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Adults. In England, an adult can generally use whatever name he or she likes. Most commonly, people change their surname, but first names can be changed as well.
Some people change their name merely by using the new name. This is acceptable in most situations. However, if you need to do something official, such as applying for a new passport, have a document notarised or get married, you will need to have some formal evidence of your change of name - a change of name deed or a statutory declaration. We can prepare a change of name deed for you, even very quickly, and at reasonable cost.
Children. Children's names can normally be changed with the consent of both parents. One divorced parent cannot change a child's name without a court order or the written consent of the other parent.
The single mother of a child can normally change her child's name if she has never been married to the father and if the father has not been given parental responsibility and rights by the Court or by a parental responsibility
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