> Source: https://instantdeedpoll.co.uk/name-change-organiser/ — updated 12 September 2026. This Markdown mirror is generated at build time from the same content the page serves. # Your free name change organiser Quick answer Build a practical checklist for the organisations you need to tell about your new name. Choose your UK nation and name-change route, check each organisation’s evidence requirements, and track completed updates. The organiser is free, needs no account and sends no requests to banks or government services. Updated 12 September 2026 · [Editorial policy](/editorial-policy/) The full checklist below works as a reading and printing guide. Enable JavaScript to choose your UK nation, filter organisations, save progress or use the print button. Northern Ireland uses DVA for driving licences; health services also differ across the UK. Follow each official source. Make it yours ## A checklist for the records you use Choose your circumstances and untick anything you do not use. We do not ask for your name, account numbers or documents. Where do you live?EnglandWalesScotlandNorthern Ireland Your name-change routeI am still choosing my evidenceDeed poll or statutory declarationMarriageCivil partnershipDivorce / returning to a former name Which records do you need to update?Universal Credit and other benefitsEmployer and payrollHSBC UKNatWest UKLloyds BankHMRC tax and National Insurance recordsDriving licenceHM Passport OfficeVehicle log book (V5C)GP and health records Other banks, insurers, councils, pension providers, utilities and memberships may also need an update. This organiser covers the records listed here; use our [full notification checklist](/who-to-notify/) for the rest. Build my checklist →Your next steps ## 0 of 10 records checked off England · I am still choosing my evidence Check an item off when you have confirmed the record is updated. These checkboxes do not submit a request or notify an organisation. Print / save as PDFSave on this deviceRestore saved checklistReset and delete saved copy Saving is optional and only happens when you press Save. It stores your chosen UK nation, route, organisations and ticked items in this browser, without your name or contact details. Avoid saving on a shared device. We do not send these choices to our server. [Privacy information](/privacy/). Still choosing your document? [Check which document you need](/which-document/). A marriage or civil-partnership certificate may be enough; this checklist does not mean you need to buy a deed poll. What should I do first? - Check each organisation’s evidence requirements and prepare the document linking your names. Keep a signed original available. - Report benefit changes promptly and coordinate bank details with each provider; do not wait for a passport or driving licence. - Ask an employer, bank or another accepted record-holder for evidence showing your new name in use before an application that requires it. - Update your driving licence, passport, V5C and remaining accounts through their separate official processes. There is no universal DVLA-first order. Money and work ### Universal Credit and other benefits Done How to updateYour Universal Credit account; the relevant office for each other benefit. Evidence to checkReport your name change promptly and supply the evidence your benefit provider requests. Before you applyDo not wait for your passport or licence. Coordinate bank details with the provider. HMRC, DWP, your council, Social Security Scotland and Northern Ireland services are separate routes. CostsNo document purchase is required simply to report a change. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-universal-credit-benefits/) - [GOV.UK: Universal Credit changes ↗](https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/changes-of-circumstances) - [GOV.UK: report changes to each benefit provider ↗](https://www.gov.uk/report-benefits-change-circumstances) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Money and work ### Employer and payroll Done How to updateYour employer’s HR or payroll team through its usual secure process. Evidence to checkAsk which evidence it needs; request a dated letter or payslip in your new name once its records are updated. Before you applyPayroll reports contain your name. Updating your employer does not replace telling HMRC yourself. An employer letter can help with DVLA evidence requirements. CostsAsk HR about its process; no paid deed-poll service is required by this checklist. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-hmrc/) - [HMRC: employee information in payroll reports ↗](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-payroll-information-to-report-to-hmrc) - [GOV.UK: tell HMRC your name has changed ↗](https://www.gov.uk/tell-hmrc-change-of-details) - [GOV.UK: DVLA identity and name-change evidence ↗](https://www.gov.uk/id-for-driving-licence) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Money and work ### HSBC UK Done How to updateVisit a branch. Evidence to checkBring proof of the name change and evidence of your previous or other name. HSBC lists a witnessed deed poll or statutory declaration for other name changes. Before you applyMarriage and civil partnership have certificate routes. Use HSBC UK’s own list for your circumstances; the policy is not an acceptance guarantee from us. CostsSee HSBC for any separate card or account service charges. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-bank-account/) - [HSBC UK: change your name or title ↗](https://www.hsbc.co.uk/help/banking-made-easy/update-your-details/change-name/) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Money and work ### NatWest UK Done How to updateApp with biometric security, telephone banking or branch, following NatWest’s instructions. Evidence to checkNatWest lists registered or non-registered deed polls and statutory declarations for other name changes. Branch visits also need your debit card and photo ID. Before you applyThe app process requires supporting evidence through the route NatWest gives you. Use the UK policy; NatWest International has different instructions. Credit-card-only customers should use the number on their card. CostsCheck any separate product charges with NatWest. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-bank-account/) - [NatWest UK: changing personal details ↗](https://www.natwest.com/banking-with-natwest/how-to/change-my-details.html) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Money and work ### Lloyds Bank Done How to updateCheck app eligibility, or use Lloyds’ change-name form in branch or by post. Evidence to checkLloyds’ published personal-account list specifies an enrolled deed poll or other listed evidence, including a statutory declaration. Check before relying on an unenrolled deed poll. Before you applyApp eligibility and documentary alternatives vary. Ask Lloyds which option fits you before buying or enrolling a document. Some insurance policies need separate contact. CostsAlternative evidence or formal witnessing may have a separate cost. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-bank-account/) - [Lloyds: change your personal details ↗](https://www.lloydsbank.com/help-guidance/everyday-banking/profile-and-settings/change-your-details.html) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Money and work ### HMRC tax and National Insurance records Done How to updateStart with GOV.UK’s name-change service and sign in; create sign-in details there if needed. Evidence to checkFollow the identity checks and information requested by the official service. Before you applySelf Assessment details update after you report the change. Business records need separate attention. Child Benefit has its own reporting route. CostsThe official reporting service is free. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-hmrc/) - [GOV.UK: tell HMRC your name has changed ↗](https://www.gov.uk/tell-hmrc-change-of-details) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Identity and driving ### DVLA driving licence (Great Britain) Done How to updatePost D1 for cars/motorcycles or D2 for lorries/buses with your current licence. Evidence to checkFor a deed poll or statutory declaration, include original name-change evidence and a qualifying document showing your new name in use. Check DVLA’s date rules. Before you applyGather name-in-use evidence first, for example from an employer or bank. A V5C log book is a separate update. Northern Ireland licences use DVA instead. CostsA name-only change is free; replacement or photo changes can cost extra. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-driving-licence/) - [GOV.UK: change your driving licence name ↗](https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence) - [GOV.UK: DVLA identity and name-change evidence ↗](https://www.gov.uk/id-for-driving-licence) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Identity and driving ### HM Passport Office Done How to updateApply to replace your passport through the official passport service. Evidence to checkCheck the evidence list for your route. Deed-poll applications need evidence linking the names and showing use of the new name. Before you applyMatch travel bookings to the passport you will use. Check the original-document requirements before posting anything needed for another application. CostsA replacement passport has a separate fee; check GOV.UK before applying. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-passport/) - [GOV.UK: changing passport information ↗](https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information) - [GOV.UK: passports after marriage or civil partnership ↗](https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-marriage-and-civil-partnership) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Identity and driving ### Vehicle log book (V5C) Done How to updateSend the whole V5C using its name-change section, with a letter explaining the change. Evidence to checkInclude name-change proof such as a deed poll where required. GOV.UK exempts marriage, divorce and spelling corrections from that proof requirement. Before you applyThis does not update your driving licence. Use the different combined procedure if your address also changes. A missing V5C requires a V62 application. CostsUsually free with the V5C; a lost-log-book replacement costs £25. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-v5c/) - [GOV.UK: change the name on a V5C ↗](https://www.gov.uk/change-name-v5c) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. Health ### GP and NHS records (England) Done How to updateContact your GP surgery; ask which form or secure channel it uses. Evidence to checkAsk the practice what it needs. NHS England’s template lists evidence such as a marriage/civil partnership certificate or deed poll. Before you applyThe NHS App directs name changes to your GP. Updating an app email or phone number does not change your name. Check hospital, pharmacy and dental records separately where needed. CostsAsk the practice about your request; do not buy a document before checking its evidence requirements. [Read the practical guide →](/change-name-nhs/) - [NHS App: name changes go through your GP ↗](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/profile/contact-details/) - [NHS England: guidance for GP name-change requests ↗](https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/creating-a-highly-usable-and-accessible-gp-website-for-patients/) Sources checked 12 September 2026. The receiving organisation decides what it needs. ## What order should I update my name in? Start with the evidence each organisation needs, rather than following a fixed passport-first or DVLA-first sequence. Some applications require a record showing your new name already in use; benefits need prompt reporting. Work through the practical steps below, adapting them to the records you actually hold. - Check each organisation’s evidence requirements and prepare the document linking your names. Keep a signed original available. - Report benefit changes promptly and coordinate bank details with each provider; do not wait for a passport or driving licence. - Ask an employer, bank or another accepted record-holder for evidence showing your new name in use before an application that requires it. - Update your driving licence, passport, V5C and remaining accounts through their separate official processes. There is no universal DVLA-first order. The order in this organiser is a planning aid, not a deadline set by law. Check official instructions and any time limit applying to your own account or claim. Our [UK name-change guide](/how-to-change-your-name-uk/) explains the overall process. ## Does every name change need a deed poll? No. A marriage or civil-partnership certificate can be sufficient for some surname changes. A return to a previous name can have a different evidence route, and Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own registration options. Use the [document chooser](/which-document/) before paying for paperwork. If an unenrolled deed poll fits your situation, you can use our [free deed poll template](/free-deed-poll-template/). Optional [personalised document preparation costs £14.99](/adult-deed-poll/); you still print, sign and use the document yourself. Buying it does not notify anyone or guarantee every organisation’s acceptance. ## How does saving my checklist work? Pressing Save on this device stores only the choices and ticked items shown in the organiser. There is no name, email, account number or document upload field. Saving is optional, manual and limited to the browser profile you are using. The checklist is not synced to another device. Use Restore saved checklist to continue and Reset and delete saved copy to remove it. Your browser can also remove stored site data, and private browsing may not retain it. If you use a shared device, print a copy or leave the page without saving. Saved progress does not mean an organisation has received or completed your request. ## What else belongs on my name-change checklist? Include any organisation holding a record you use: other banks, credit cards, pension providers, insurers, utilities, council services, schools, professional memberships and subscriptions. Their policies vary. Our [complete notification checklist](/who-to-notify/) helps you spot the records outside this organiser. Keep a private note of the date you contacted each provider, what it requested and whether it confirmed the update. Recheck the first statement, payslip or letter issued afterwards. This organiser deliberately avoids storing those personal records; keep them somewhere you control. ## Related guides - [Bank name-change requirements](/change-name-bank-account/) - [Tell HMRC about a name change](/change-name-hmrc/) - [Update GP and NHS records](/change-name-nhs/) - [Update your vehicle log book](/change-name-v5c/) ## Sources and further reading - [GOV.UK: DVLA identity and name-change evidence](https://www.gov.uk/id-for-driving-licence) - [GOV.UK: report changes to each benefit provider](https://www.gov.uk/report-benefits-change-circumstances) - [GOV.UK: passports after marriage or civil partnership](https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-marriage-and-civil-partnership) Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the name change organiser really free? +Yes. Choosing organisations, reading the guidance, ticking items off, printing and saving the checklist on your device are free. You do not need to buy a document or enter an email address. ### Will this update my name with organisations automatically? +No. It helps you organise the work and links to the receiving organisation’s official instructions. You make each request yourself and mark it complete after confirming the record has changed. ### Can I use it after marriage without buying a deed poll? +Yes. Choose Marriage or Civil partnership. The checklist highlights certificate routes where relevant. Check the receiving organisation’s requirements for your exact proposed name. ### Does the organiser include every UK bank? +No. It includes source-linked examples for HSBC UK, NatWest UK and Lloyds. For another bank, use its own current instructions. A policy at one bank is not proof of another bank’s requirements. ### Can I save a PDF of my checklist? +Yes. Use Print / save as PDF and select the PDF option in your browser’s print window, if available. Only the checklist you have built is shown in the organiser’s print view; printing does not submit a name-change request.