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Anyone changed their name legally(UK)?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by GayJay, Dec 17, 2013.

  1. GayJay

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    I'm moving away from my family so I can get myself on track.
    I'm ready to move forward with everything in transition, I just don't really know what to do. Its all so confusing.

    I'm gonna try change my name as quick as I can so that it doesn't create any confusion with the landlord and then try get to a gender clinic.

    But as of now I'm stuck on the name thing. Has anyone actually done it? How? What do you do about your passport ect..?

    Any advice is appreciated:slight_smile:
     
  2. Jessica79

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    Hi there you can legally change by deed poll but if you want to change your name at the doctors / bank / any other place you can if you wanted your name on your bank changed you can the bank aren't allowed to question it if they have sense they will realise :slight_smile: so you can really change your name anywhere without deed poll if you inform the affiliated people :slight_smile:

    Deed poll name change costs around £50 I think :slight_smile:
     
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  3. BookDragon

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    Not even that much, it was £30 last time I checked...just make sure when you do it you're not getting your ID checked for anything or applying for stuff. Nothing quite as suspicious as someone doing a criminal records check and finding that your name is in the process of being changed :slight_smile: