How much does it cost to change your name?

Factual Questions
1

When my boyfriend was a toddler his mum remarried. He took his step-dads last name. However, it was never changed legally. I’m guessing this may cause problems when we decide to get married. So I have suggested he gets his name changed legally (through D-poll). However, he thinks this will be expensive. So does any one know how much it would cost?

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http://www.ukdps.co.uk/ChangeYourNameOnlineNow.html

That’s a UK site that does it for you. It seems to be something that costs between 15-40 pounds. I’ll bet that he can do it himself for much less, but going through a service might be easier than running around.

I don’t vouch for that site, but he should investigate this on-line, if nothing else. There is much info out there.

NOT expensive.

3

Thanks samclem. I’ll send him the link.

4

Before he starts spending money needlessly, tell him to read this legal advice page.

“If you wish to be known by a different name you can change your name at any time, provided you do not intend to deceive or defraud another person. There is no legal procedure to follow in order to change a name. You simply start using the new name. You can change your forename or surname, add names or rearrange your existing names.”
“Although there is no legal way to change a name, you may want evidence that you have changed your name (see under heading Evidence of change of name ). However, you cannot change details on your birth certificate, except in limited circumstances.
Changing details on a birth certificate can be complicated. If you wish to do this you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau. To search for details of your nearest CAB, including those that can give advice by e-mail, click on nearest CAB .
Once you have decided to change your name, you can use the new name for all purposes, for example, publishing marriage bans, legal proceedings and obtaining, or changing details on a driving licence or passport.”
There are a lot of sharks out there on the net who will be very pleased to take money from him for something that costs nothing at all.