3. When to apply for your Deed Poll

If you need to apply for Deed Polls to change your name on marriage, there are two options as regards the timing of your application –

 

3.1  Apply in time for signing on your wedding day

If you wish to make the signing of your Deed Polls part of your nuptials (and sign your Deed Poll documents after your marriage ceremony or later at your reception), you should apply for your Deed Polls at least three weeks before your wedding (to allow for any postal delays). 

When you complete your Deed Poll application forms, you will need to write the date of your wedding in the box in Section 1 titled ‘Do you want us to date your Deed Poll with a future date?’ We will then formally date your Deed Polls for your wedding day (so much better a hand-written date!) 

You then sign the Deed Poll after (not before) the wedding ceremony. Then simply keep your new Deed Poll safe at home so, on return from honeymoon, you can start the process of letting everyone know of your change of name by Deed Poll.

 

3.2  Apply upon returning from your honeymoon

If you don’t wish to sign your Deed Polls on your wedding day, you can apply for the Deed Polls when you get back from your honeymoon. Of course you can still order the Deed Polls before the wedding, particularly if you want to have the Deed Poll documents to hand for signing on your return from honeymoon.

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Sections in this article
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1.     Name change options that do not need a Deed Poll
2.     Name change options that may or will need a Deed Poll
3.     When to apply for your Deed Poll
4.     Changing your title to ‘Mrs’
5.     Making other changes to your name
6.     Continuing to use your maiden name for work or professional purposes

This page was last checked today by Amanda Dawson, Senior Deed Poll Officer.