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Can I change my child's name?

Changing a child's name by Deed Poll is simple, providing everyone with 'parental responsibility' has given their consent. For the purposes of changing a child's name, a child is defined as a young person who is aged 15 or younger.

This guide will help you to understand the meaning of 'parental responsibility' and determine who has parental responsibility for your child.

Please note: that you can skip the entire guide if you take the Parental Responsibility Test by clicking here. The PR test will confirm exactly what you must do in order to change your child's name by Deed Poll.

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  • Monday: If you're calling from a mobile (for help with changing your name) - it's cheaper for you to call 0333 577 4000. @ 20/02/2012 08:51
  • Monday: You can use a Deed Poll to legally revert to your maiden name BEFORE or AFTER divorce - Click Here @ 20/02/2012 08:51
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