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Change My Name

Let us know that your name has changed so that we have the right information registered on your shareholding.

Before you begin this process, please note:

You do not need to send us certificates or statements as these do not need to be updated with new name details

We are unable to update holdings on the CREST system, operated by Euroclear UK & Ireland Limited. Please contact your CREST sponsor so they can arrange for your details to be updated.

We will deal with your request within 5 business days from receipt

All applications to change a registered name need to be accompanied by supporting documentation. The type of documents required depends on the circumstance/reason for name change. Please check the following list for the documents that we will require from you:

Change of name scenario	Required legal documentation
Marriage or Civil Partnership	Marriage or Civil Partnership certificate
Name amendment (Reverting to maiden name)	Birth Certificate or Change of Name deed. Marriage certificate should also be seen if still held
Divorce	Decree Absolute and Birth Certificate (Scottish shareholders: Decree Absolute and only if maiden name not shown, Birth Certificate)
Dissolution/annulment of a Civil Partnership	Civil Partnership Dissolution Order
2 characters or less and name is not radically changed	No legal document required
Misspelt i.e. ‘Tracy to Stacy’	Bank or solicitor confirmation needed
Full name not registered i.e. Maggie instead of Margaret	Birth certificate
Initials to full name	Bank, solicitor, actuary, stockbroker, chartered accountant, insolvency practitioner or professional such as Social worker, Teacher, Doctor etc confirmation needed
Corporate change of name	Certificate of Incorporation
Your name has changed for another reason	Change of Name Deed/Deed Poll