How much a deed poll costs

It costs £25 to apply for a deed poll in Northern Ireland with the NI Deed Poll Office. You can pay by debit or credit card.

Once you have changed your name, you may also need to pay to update some of your documents, such as your passport.

Extra copies

Extra copies of your deed poll cost £2.50 each. You can order them when you apply.

Organisations will usually ask to see your deed poll when you tell them about your name change. Some keep it while they process the change, then return it.

With extra copies, you can update several records at the same time. You will also have a spare if one is lost or damaged.

Signing your deed poll

There is nothing to pay when you sign your deed poll. You sign it in front of 2 witnesses, such as friends or neighbours.

You do not need to pay a solicitor or anyone else to sign or check it.

Updating your documents

Your driving licence

Updating the name on your driving licence with the Driver and Vehicle Agency is free. Find out more about updating your driving licence.

Your passport

You will need to pay the standard passport fee to get a passport in your new name. The fee depends on how you apply.

You do not need to replace your passport straight away. You can keep using it until it expires, but any travel you book must match the name on your passport. Find out more about updating your passport.

Other records

Most organisations, such as banks, employers and GP practices, do not charge to update your name.

Apply for a deed poll

It costs £25 to apply for a deed poll with the NI Deed Poll Office. You can pay by debit or credit card.