If you want to use your Deed Poll
as documentation of your name change abroad, you must have it verified or
attested by a Notary Public.
Prior to your witness signing
the Deed Poll
Once a witness has been obtained,
you need to give them an explanation of the Deed Poll before they sign it. Make
sure they understand this as evidence that you have legally changed their name
and that it is enforceable. It's also a good idea to let them review the
paperwork so they are fully pleased before having them sign it and act as your
witnesses.
Giving the witness a certified
copy is also a good idea because it guarantees their knowledge of exactly what
they have signed and enables them to store the document safely in case it is
questioned. It's also useful for someone else to have a duplicate in case your
Deed poll becomes lost or misplaced.
Obtain the deed poll's witness
signature
After the Signing and
witnessing deed poll, the witness should write their name, place
of residence, and occupation beneath their signature. If there are any
duplicate originals, use the same process
Then, if any duplicate originals
were ordered, you and your witness must treat them in exactly the same way. Now
that your deed poll has official legal status, With your deed poll, you can
start amending your records and papers right away.
Admitting the Role of
Witnesses in the Name Change Acts
Signing of a name change is
a significant legal process that requires meticulous attention to detail and extreme
caution. Whether an adult changes their name through a deed poll or parents
change their child's name through a child change of name deed, the witness is
an essential part of any name change process.