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. We do not accept photo copies.
Circumstance/Type of identification documentation
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
Incorrectly registered details
This depends on what is registered incorrectly:
- 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
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
Name change for any other reasons
Change of Name Deed/Deed Poll
Corporate change of name
Certificate of Incorporation
All original documents will be returned to you, by 1st class mail, within 3 days of receipt.