Britons however, can change their names as frequently as they wish. They are controlled by no restriction in this matter. The whole process of name change that is already simple has been further simplified by online name change deed poll services.



Online Name Change Procedure

Online name changing is an extremely simple procedure. The client has to visit the web site of the company. Three different options are displayed indicating the services that are available for an adult, child or a family. The client simply makes a choice and pays for the required service.

An online form appears. Two different names are to be entered here. One is the current name and the other, the new name selected by the client.

The procedure is complete upon the submission of the form. The name change deed poll is soon sent to the client's home by the company along with certain directions. The client has to sign this deed in the presence of an independent person. This signature readies the deed to be used right away.

The simple procedure is made more adaptable by the online facility which ensures value for money by the expertise of services provided.

• The convenience they offer can be made evident from the fact that the whole procedure of filling the form, lasts but a few minutes.



• The online name change poll deed service company provides a completely exhaustive list of all the organisations that have to be intimated about the change in name.



• Some name changing online service companies go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction by sending intimation to all the companies themselves (if the client so requires).



• And the name changed using online services are accepted by all the organizations of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries.



• Only a few financial institutions due to the sensitive nature of their operations might not accept the name change poll deed. They require a statutory declaration and online name change service providing companies offer this declaration too.

Convenience offered by this facility is matched by its speed and modest pricing. High street solicitors charge around ?65.00 on an average and the price paid for a name change using online services ranges between a minimum of ? 7.50 to ?25.00. Prices vary according to the number of extra services offered. Change of name for children is possible at a slightly higher cost and discounts are offered to those who avail multiple services.

As mentioned, a mere name change deed is not accepted by some institutions and they insist for a statutory declaration. A statutory declaration is provided by online services for ?7.50 while a solicitor would charge ?50 for similar services.

The economical nature of online services has made them highly popular and many avail this facility. Any Briton aged above 16 can have a new name in a matter of seven days. People who are eager to change their name with immediate effect can do so in just a day. The payment of a small fee ensures that name change poll deed is sent within 24 hours.

People change their name for many reasons. While women opt for the surname of their husband, men most furtively seek a change if they happen to share their name with a notorious criminal or a terrorist. UK laws regarding a change of name have been in use since 1850, and the introduction of online facility has made the process much easier. Literally speaking the whole process of name change is now just three clicks away.