Statutory Declaration of Name Change (Alternative to Deed Poll)
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- Personalised statutory declaration PDF with the exact 1835 Act wording and blank jurat
- Witnessing instruction card: who can witness, the £5 + £2 statutory fee, ID to bring
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Skip this if you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and nobody has asked for a statutory declaration by name — an adult deed poll is the usual instrument and needs no solicitor visit.
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WARNING: In England and Wales, knowingly and wilfully making a statutory declaration false in a material particular is an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911, punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment or a fine, or both. Other jurisdictions have their own laws. Do not sign this document until you are in front of your witness.
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Your declaration uses the prescribed opening and closing wording of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. Check that your statement is accurate and that the receiving organisation accepts this form before paying.
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Sign in front of an authorised witness
Do not pre-sign. Sign in front of a solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths, notary or JP, who watches you sign then signs, dates and stamps it. Ask for the fee for your jurisdiction and service; see our witness cost guide.
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Our templates draw on GOV.UK deed poll wording and the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. Your PDF is prepared automatically, with instructions for signing. Individual legal review is not included.
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What does the declaration say?
Your declaration states that you were formerly known as your current name, that on or about a given date you ceased using it and adopted your new name for all purposes, and that you have used the new name exclusively since. The wording follows the Statutory Declarations Act 1835 exactly. Our tailored PDF starts at £9.99. Witnessing is separate: the England and Wales Commissioners for Oaths schedule is £5 per declarant plus £2 per required exhibit, inclusive of VAT where payable.
How do I sign it correctly?
Do not sign until you are in front of your witness. The witness checks your photo ID and proof of address, watches you sign, then completes the jurat with their signature, date and stamp. Physical presence is the norm — a remote procedure must be legally permitted and accepted by the receiving body. See who can witness a statutory declaration.
Is a deed poll simpler?
Usually, yes — a deed poll for £14.99 is signed before ordinary adult witnesses, with no solicitor visit. In Scotland a deed poll, a statutory declaration, or (for people born or adopted in Scotland) recording the change with National Records of Scotland can be used; check what the recipient accepts. Our guide to changing your name in Scotland compares these routes. NRS says a statutory declaration is signed in front of a notary public or a justice of the peace. If an organisation has asked for a statutory declaration by name, this is the document to provide. Read the full statutory declaration guide.
| Route | Price or quote | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Required official form | Usually free to obtain | Use the prescribed form where the receiving organisation requires one; witnessing is separate |
| InstantDeedPoll.co.uk Personalised PDF | From £9.99 once | Personalised PDF and instructions. Single status £14.99. Authorised witnessing is separate |
| Commissioner for Oaths | £5 + £2 per exhibit | England and Wales schedule: £5 per declarant and £2 per required exhibit, inclusive of VAT where payable |
| Drafting, advice or notary | Individual quote | Confirm the jurisdiction, professional service, VAT and any legalisation costs |
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