InstantDeedPoll vs UK Deed Poll Service (deedpoll.org.uk)
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Who should skip this
Skip both of us if you can copy the government wording yourself, or if you are only taking a spouse’s surname printed on a marriage certificate. Skip enrolment products: neither of us sells High Court enrolment.
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How do the prices actually compare?
On their fees page, checked 24 September 2026, an adult or child deed poll is £36, phone orders add £9, UK postage is £4, a title declaration is £4, and their archive service is £25. InstantDeedPoll is £14.99 for an adult PDF, £17.99 for a child pack, and postage is your own paper and ink.
| InstantDeedPoll | UK Deed Poll Service (deedpoll.org.uk) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult deed poll | £14.99 PDF by email | £36 plus postage from £4 |
| Child deed poll | £17.99 including consent letters | £36 plus postage; family add-ons extra |
| Delivery | Minutes | Post, or a Witham one-hour premium for £25 |
| Extra signed copies | Print and sign as many originals as you need | You receive their printed pack; archive copies extra |
| Lost document later | Unsigned PDF re-downloads for 12 months; no signed-document archive | Archive add-on listed at £25; check the current service and copy supplied |
| Legal effect | Identical unenrolled deed | Identical unenrolled deed |
| Track record | New specialist, instant-delivery model | Operating since 2001; they state 800,000+ documents |
Figures for the other column are taken from their published fees page and homepage, checked 24 September 2026. If that page moves, re-check it before you pay anyone.
A historical copy can serve a purpose that a new PDF cannot. For a missing deed, use the replacement deed poll guide to check the recipient's requirements. Do not backdate a fresh document.
Where does UK Deed Poll Service deserve credit?
Longevity and choice of channel. They have run a specialist service since 2001, they will take an application by phone, post or in person in Essex, and they will post paper to you if that is what you want. Those are real preferences, not defects. We do not pretend to offer a walk-in counter.
They also state clearly that they are a private service, not a government department, and that they do not sell enrolled deeds. We agree with both points. Another posted specialist is compared here: InstantDeedPoll vs UK Name Change.
Where do we win, and when should you skip both?
Our PDF service suits people who want to print at home and pay once for document preparation. Optional notification letters cost £9.95 extra; printing and recipient fees are separate. We also explain the free official route. Skip both of us if you only need a spouse’s surname from a marriage certificate, if you can copy the GOV.UK wording yourself, or if a named organisation has demanded High Court enrolment.
Title changes (Mrs to Ms) do not need a £4 extra on a deed poll — ask the organisation; a title is not your legal name. Apostilles are an FCDO product (£45 paper / £35 e-Apostille, checked 13 August 2026), not a £70 agency add-on you must buy. Lost deeds: replace a lost deed poll. Timing: how long a deed poll takes.
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