If you are a British national residing in
the nation, the witness you select must be at least eighteen years old and a UK
resident. They must know you for a considerable amount of time and be able to
identify you by name even though they are independent of you. This basically
means that they can't be your family member, cohabitant, or lover.
It is also necessary that they have full
mental capacity, which is the capability to make decisions independently of
mental disturbances or impairments disease or illness. Everyone is assumed to
be completely capable of thinking unless shown differently.
Who Can See the Act of Changing Their
Name?
One witness deed
poll often known as a change of name deed, is the legal document
that attests to the name change. In this case, the witness is essential to the legitimacy
of the procedure. The necessary eyewitness is:
more than eighteen years old.
unrelated to the person changing their
name.
a national of the country where the deed
poll is being conducted.
ability to understand the purpose and
nature of the document they are looking at.
A
friend, neighbor, or coworker could be the witness. They have to be willing to
follow through on the name change and be able to confirm the identification of
the individual changing their name.
Who Can See a Child's Name Change Act
Take Place?
When it comes to changing a child's name,
the process is a little different. A name change normally requires the consent
of both parents, and the witness serves a similar purpose in confirming the
process. The qualifications for the witness are the same as those for an adult
deed poll. But they also need to be able to vouch for the fact that the child's
parents or legal guardians are doing what's best for them and that they
understand the consequences of changing the child's name.