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Legal document binding only to a single person or party
In many common law jurisdictions, a deed poll (plural: deeds poll) or deed of declaration is a legal document binding on a single person or several persons
Deed_poll
Type of legal instrument in Common law
deed in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Certificate of occupancy (land tenure) Covenant (law) Deed of settlement Deed poll Grant deed Quitclaim deed
Deed
2004 short film directed by Ingo J. Biermann
Deed Poll is a 2004 German erotic thriller short film directed by Ingo J. Biermann. The film stars Barbara Kowa, Rainer-Maria Wittenauer, André Schneider
Deed_Poll_(film)
Form of legal document in the UK, Ireland and Hong Kong
deed poll. Some organisations, such as government departments issuing passports and driving licences, may not recognise a name change without a deed poll
Deed_of_change_of_name
Legal act by a person of adopting a different name
polled) so that they were straight. People whose births are registered in England and Wales may, but are under no obligation to, have their deed poll
Name_change
Baronetcy in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom
baronetcy, on 29 June 1964 Williams changed his surname to Dudley-Williams by deed poll. As of 2010 the title is held by his son, the 2nd Baronet, who succeeded
Dudley-Williams_baronets
the physical deed that was formerly performed in order to transfer a property was replaced by the paper deed, also known as a deed poll, that is now commonly
Grant_deed
Name that identifies a person for legal, administrative and other official purposes
names are freely changeable. Changes of name are usually effected through deed poll, optionally enrolled either at the High Court of Justice or at the College
Legal_name
Common placeholder name in English
original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012. "Deed Poll Office (D·P·O)". Deed Poll Office. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019. Retrieved
John_Doe
English novelist (1908–2003)
plays. Graham was the author's pseudonym until he changed his name by deed poll from Grime to Graham on 7 May 1947. Graham was born in Victoria Park,
Winston_Graham
British noble family
The 21st Baron Saye and Sele, Nathaniel Fiennes, changed his surname by deed poll to Fiennes in 1965.[citation needed] Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes baronets
Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes family
Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes_family
Wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (1896–1986)
Upon her divorce being made final in May 1937, she changed her name by deed poll to Wallis Warfield, resuming her maiden name. The couple were reunited
Wallis_Simpson
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Poll, poll, polling, or polls in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Poll, polled, or polling may refer to: Poll, a formal election Election verification
Poll
English songwriter, record producer, and author
Stitcher in Hove, Sussex, England. In 1968, he changed his legal name by deed poll to Mitch Murray. Murray's first major songwriting success was "How Do
Mitch_Murray
English filmmaker (born 1971)
though he uses de Vere Drummond in his personal life, having changed it by deed poll in May 2002. Vaughn's early education was at Sussex House School in central
Matthew_Vaughn
English boxer (born 1958)
was released after being acquitted at trial. Marsh changed his name by deed poll to "None Of The Above X" and stood in the 2010 and 2015 UK general elections
Terry_Marsh_(boxer)
Welsh actor (1901–1970)
Glamorgan, Wales. He was educated at Clifton College. His name was changed by deed poll in 1933. His first London stage roles were in Streamline at the Palace
Naunton_Wayne
English comedian (born 1988)
Hugo Boss and the Swansea-based Boss Brewing, he changed his name by deed poll from "Joe Lycett" to "Hugo Boss". He said that he was drawing attention
Joe_Lycett
English grocer, Tesco founder (1898–1979)
Cohen formally changed his name from Jacob Kohen to John Edward Cohen by deed poll in July 1937. He continued to work after a colostomy operation in 1958
Jack_Cohen_(businessman)
Cornish family
grandson of the 21st Baron's eldest daughter, who in 1958 had assumed by deed poll the additional surname of Trefusis, and thus became the 22nd Baron Clinton
Trefusis_family
English peer and businessman
changed the family's surname from Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes to Fiennes by deed poll in 1965, and Mariette Helena Salisbury-Jones (born 1935) and a grandson
Martin Fiennes, 22nd Baron Saye and Sele
Martin_Fiennes,_22nd_Baron_Saye_and_Sele
Australian filmmaker (born 1962)
Basil Brush. While still in high school, Luhrmann changed his name by deed poll to Bazmark, joining his nickname and birth name together. In 1980 Luhrmann
Baz_Luhrmann
British bigamist
been tried and sentenced twice for bigamy. She later changed her name by deed poll and is known as Maxine-Accastes Quiberberon. After finishing high school
Emily_Horne
British mineralogist and petrologist (1887–1988)
1949 New Year Honours list. In August 1959, Campbell Smith declared by deed poll that he was abandoning the surname 'Smith', and thereafter was to be known
Walter_Campbell_Smith
British-American businessman and philanthropist (1932–2003)
he became a British citizen in 1997. In 1998, he changed his name by deed poll when he renounced the first name Eugene and wished to be known as Sir
John_Paul_Getty_Jr.
Ballot option to not vote for any candidate
person changing their name by deed poll and appearing on the ballot paper as "None Of the Above". In the event he polled 0.3% of the vote, the lowest of
None_of_the_above
British journalist and Soviet spy
and sometimes using that name as a pen name even after he changed it by deed poll, was a journalist for the Daily Express and later a Central Europe correspondent
Peter_Smollett
Type of legal contract
the court. The term is used for any kind of deed executed by more than one party, in contrast to a deed poll which is made by one individual. In the case
Indenture
Scottish professional wrestler (1955–2015)
Drew McDonald (born Charles Shaw, name changed via deed poll; 16 June 1955 – 9 February 2015) was a Scottish professional wrestler. He was best known
Drew_McDonald_(wrestler)
Daughter of Winston Churchill (1909–1963)
together and divorced in 1960. In 1962, Churchill changed her name by deed poll back to Diana Spencer Churchill. With Duncan Sandys she had three children:
Diana_Churchill
Irish folk singer, songwriter and harpist (1952–2026)
Troubles in Ireland. In 2008 or 2009 she legally changed her name by deed poll to Moya Brennan. She released an album under this name entitled Two Horizons
Moya_Brennan
Musical artist
Jonathan Darbyshire (born 4 August 1964) (now Jonathan Hulme by deed poll), widely known by his stage name Mr Dibs or Dibs Hawkwinder, is a British musician
Mr_Dibs
Legal restriction
the record through the High Court, they would have to make an enrolled deed poll, with which any part of the name can be changed or removed, including
Naming_law
English musician and activist (1940–1980)
Beatles song "The Ballad of John and Yoko". Lennon changed his name by deed poll on 22 April 1969, adding "Ono" as a middle name. The brief ceremony took
John_Lennon
English cricketer and British Army officer (1859–1927)
Lintorn Simmons. The Orman family adopted the surname of Lintorn-Orman by deed poll in 1912. His daughter, Rotha Lintorn-Orman, founded the British Fascisti
Charles_Orman
American-born British socialite (1854–1921)
Campbell. Jennie dropped the surname Cornwallis-West, and resumed, by deed poll, the name Lady Randolph Churchill. On 1 June 1918 she was married for
Lady_Randolph_Churchill
Legal act of dividing an estate
several owners, of a piece of land may partition their land by entering a deed poll (sometimes referred to as "carving out"). Forced sales generally occur
Partition_(law)
Convicted British conman
one of her teeth. During their relationship he changed his surname by deed poll to Hendy-Freegard. Next, in 1995, Hendy-Freegard had an affair with a
Robert_Hendy-Freegard
Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1948. He adopted the surname of Tatton-Sykes by deed poll in 1977. The family seat is Sledmere House, Yorkshire. Sir Mark Sykes
Sykes baronets of Sledmere (1783)
Sykes_baronets_of_Sledmere_(1783)
British author (1925-2012)
Robin Ian Evelyn Milne Stuart de La Lanne-Mirrlees. In 1958 he adopted by deed poll the name of Robin Ian Evelyn Milne Stuart le Compte de La Lanne-Mirrlees
Robin_de_La_Lanne-Mirrlees
New Zealand Māori leader
politician. He was born Robert Jeremiah Ormsby and changed his name by deed poll. Mahuta was the first Māori leader to negotiate a satisfactory compensation
Robert_Mahuta
English model (born 1989)
Brother. During the first week of the show she legally changed her name via deed poll to "Dogface" in order to become an official housemate. Reade broke the
Sophie_Reade
English criminal (born 1952)
In August 2014, Bronson announced that he was changing his name via deed poll to Charles Salvador, in tribute to the artist Salvador Dalí. In a hand-written
Charles_Bronson_(prisoner)
a noted eccentric. He assumed by deed poll the additional surname of Stewart in 1932 but discontinued it by deed poll in 1946. He also assumed the forename
Rankin baronets of Bryngwyn (1898)
Rankin_baronets_of_Bryngwyn_(1898)
British writer (born 1944)
atheist. After his adoptive father died, he changed his last name by deed poll from Wiggins to Cornwell, his birth mother's maiden name. Prior to that
Bernard_Cornwell
British historian and writer
more than 50 books. In his youth, he added Somerset to his surname by deed poll, the Fry family originating from Wells in that county, and Plantagenet
Plantagenet_Somerset_Fry
English comic and singer (born 1938)
changed her surname from Winman to Derbyshire before marrying Tommy via deed poll. by whom he has three children. Cannon was Chairman of Rochdale Association
Tommy_Cannon
First wife of John Lennon (1939–2015)
1982. Cynthia sold the Bistro and changed her name back to Lennon by deed poll, later commenting about why it was financially necessary, "Do you imagine
Cynthia_Lennon
Australian actor, director and composer (born 1953)
Documentary In the Cannes (2007) – Short documentary film Name-change by deed poll in 1980 Forsberg, Myra (30 July 1989). "FILM; The Name's Serious. Yahoo
Yahoo_Serious
American actress (born 1965)
family later moved to California when she was 14. She changed her name by deed poll from Coghlan to Christian and moved to Hollywood to begin her acting career
Claudia_Christian
Grade I listed building in Fowey, Cornwall, England
a bachelor, who lived there with his mother. He changed his name by deed poll to Joseph Treffry in 1836. The house at this time was in a state of disrepair
Place,_Fowey
English musician and writer (born 1962)
Full Monty, produced by FX on Hulu and Disney+. She changed her name by deed poll, feeling "an affinity" to the woman accused and hanged as a result of
Alice_Nutter_(writer)
British peer (1883–1954)
surname (for himself and his wife only) from Nevill to Larnach-Nevill by deed poll on 17 June 1919. He gained the rank of captain in the Scots Guards and
Guy Larnach-Nevill, 4th Marquess of Abergavenny
Guy_Larnach-Nevill,_4th_Marquess_of_Abergavenny
English pop singer (1948–2021)
Ryan's mother married Harold Davison and, in 1984, he changed his name by deed poll to Barry Davison.[citation needed] On November 29, 1992, his brother Paul
Barry_Ryan_(singer)
Edward Clive Coates, 2nd Baronet. In 1946, she and her husband assumed by deed poll the additional surname of Milnes (see Milnes Coates baronets). Richard
Marquess_of_Crewe
British racehorse trainer (1920–1964)
trained 340 winners at Kingsclere. He added the name of Bass to his name by deed poll in 1954; his aunt's husband was Sir William Bass, 2nd Baronet, who died
Peter_Hastings-Bass
Australian businessman (born 1944)
years. Though they never married, she changed her surname to Stowe by deed poll at his insistence. In 1994 she sued Stowe for A$250 million and, by 2000
Ric_Stowe
Barony in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
1949 to 1961. The 2nd Baron succeeded in 1987. In 1961, he assumed by deed poll the additional surname of Lytton, which was the maiden name of his mother
Baron_Cobbold
Extinct baronetcy in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom
of Buckinghamshire for 1920/21. The seventh Baronet assumed in 1925 by Deed Poll the surname of Pennington in lieu of his patronymic according to the will
Ramsden_baronets
British period crime drama series
2026. "Does popular culture influence our choice of baby names?". The UK Deed Poll Office. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 17 September
Peaky_Blinders_(TV_series)
English gangster (1927–1966)
children. George and his siblings reportedly changed their surname by deed poll from Myers to Cornell, for their stepfather Joseph Cornell who married
George_Cornell
British naval architect
diverse volume of construction in the Vickers yard. He changed his name by deed poll in 1915 to Thomas George Owens Thurston prior to attaining his knighthood
George_Thurston
British activist (born 1981)
Kingdom general election, Prowse changed his name to Michael Green via deed poll to stand as an independent candidate against Grant Shapps in the Welwyn
Heydon_Prowse
American naval historian (born 1962)
Irish origin, as O'Brian claimed, and that he had changed his name by deed poll in London in 1945. King has also published articles in The New York Times
Dean_King
Baronetcy in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom
March 1835, for the soldier George Walker. The 2nd Baronet assumed by deed poll the additional surname of Forestier, in 1893. Sir George Townshend Walker
Forestier-Walker_baronets
Former English football player and manager (born 1957)
the country. Before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Kamara changed his name by deed poll to Chris Cabanga (Cabanga is a Zulu word meaning "to think" or "imagine")
Chris_Kamara
British playwright and screenwriter (1919–2011)
Pullein-Thompson and novelist Joanna Cannan, he changed his name by deed poll in 1964. His younger sisters were Josephine Pullein-Thompson, Diana Pullein-Thompson
Denis_Cannan
Season of television series
off one of his eyebrows, whilst Rosie was dared to change her name by deed poll to "Baked Potato", eat liquidised food until further notice, and smash
Big Brother (British TV series) series 21
Big_Brother_(British_TV_series)_series_21
English journalist, poet, and translator
released from Broadmoor in July 1890 and subsequently changed his name by deed poll to William Rutherford, using his middle name as his surname. In the 1881
William_Rutherford_Benn
Irish singer (1966–2023)
Jack (21 June 2021). "Sinead O'Connor to legally change her name by deed poll to Shuhada Sadaqat". The Irish Post. Retrieved 31 July 2023. Shepherd
Sinéad_O'Connor
20th century British songwriting duo
Campbell married actress Betty Balfour (adding Balfour to his own name by deed poll), and in 1936 sold his stake in the publishing company. He organised a
Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly
Jimmy_Campbell_and_Reg_Connelly
English woman accused of witchcraft (died 1612)
members of the music group Chumbawamba changed her name to Alice Nutter by deed poll, feeling "an affinity" to the historical figure. Since the band's breakup
Alice_Nutter_(alleged_witch)
English actor (born 1945)
Ministry of Transport. In 1951, he changed the family name to Mirren by deed poll. She was the second of three children; she has an older sister Katherine
Helen_Mirren
English comedian and actor (born 1939)
enlisted in the Army during the First World War; he changed it officially by deed poll in 1923. Cleese's grandfather, John E. Cheese, was a solicitor's clerk
John_Cleese
Princely Roman family of Genoese extraction
Andrea VI Doria Pamphilj, he added "Doria Pamphilj" to his last name by deed poll. After the reforms of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, Princess
Doria-Pamphili-Landi
English footballer (born 2001)
fee. Cooper was known as Murphy Mahoney until he changed his name by deed poll in July 2024. As of match played 19 September 2026 Appearance(s) in EFL
Murphy_Cooper
Australian businesswoman (born 1954)
region. In 2003, at age 27, Rinehart's son John changed his surname by deed poll from his birth name Hayward to Hancock, his maternal grandfather's name
Gina_Rinehart
English musician (born 1944)
had two daughters, Louisa and Victoria. He changed his legal name by deed poll to Raymond Douglas for five years, which allowed him anonymity for his
Ray_Davies
Baronetcy in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom
and coal exporter William Smith. The second baronet assumed in 1929 by deed poll the additional surname of Reardon. Sir William Reardon Smith, 1st Baronet
Reardon_Smith_baronets
English author (1867–1931)
and in September 1928, having become pregnant, she changed her name by deed poll to Dorothy Cheston Bennett. The following April she gave birth to the
Arnold_Bennett
Baronetcy in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia
Deed Poll Office: Private Act of Parliament 1836 (6 & 7 Will. 4). c. 52 Deed Poll Office: Private Act of Parliament 1854 (17 & 18 Vict.). c. 1 Deed Poll
Milborne-Swinnerton-Pilkington baronets
Milborne-Swinnerton-Pilkington_baronets
English actor (b. 1941)
Gazette. No. 57672. 13 June 2005. p. 7689. Notice is hereby given that by a Deed Poll dated 19 April 2005 and enrolled in the Supreme Court of Judicature .
Roy_Marsden
Carew, 3rd Baronet (see Carew baronets). On his succession he assumed by deed poll the surname of Pole only in lieu of Pole-Carew. Pole was a Colonel in
Pole baronets of Shute House (1628)
Pole_baronets_of_Shute_House_(1628)
Micronation
Aeterna Lucina was German migrant Paul Neuman, who changed his name by deed poll to Paul Baron Neuman. He founded it when living in Byron Bay, and later
Sovereign State of Aeterna Lucina
Sovereign_State_of_Aeterna_Lucina
2014 American film
No Good Deed is a 2014 American psychological thriller film directed by Sam Miller and written by Aimée Lagos. The film stars Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson
No_Good_Deed_(2014_film)
English actress and model (1920–1982)
1946. Lady Iris formally reverted to her maiden name of Mountbatten by Deed poll dated 7 January 1949. They had no children. On 5 May 1957, at Pound Ridge
Lady_Iris_Mountbatten
Inlet of the Irish Sea around Dublin, Ireland
pollution. Loftus, a lifelong campaigner for Dublin Bay, changed his name by deed poll to "Seán Dublin Bay Loftus" when standing for election to the Dáil. Although
Dublin_Bay
Political party in the United Kingdom
Eric Mutch of Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire changed his name by deed poll to Zero None Of The Above and announced his intention to stand in the
No Candidate Deserves My Vote!
No_Candidate_Deserves_My_Vote!
English comedian and actor (1915–1983)
in Iris' flat in Shaftesbury Avenue. Iris changed her name to Emery by deed poll until 1955, a year after she had given birth to his second son, Nicholas
Dick_Emery
Welsh barrister and soldier (1899–1966)
his father legally changed the family surname to Armstrong-Jones by deed poll to distinguish himself from another Robert Jones. He was educated at Sandroyd
Ronald_Armstrong-Jones
British horse keeper and writer (1900–1985)
Lytton and his sister Anne changed their surname to Lytton-Milbanke by deed poll, in honour of Noel's mother's succession to the Wentworth barony, which
Noel Lytton, 4th Earl of Lytton
Noel_Lytton,_4th_Earl_of_Lytton
British journalist and author (born 1965)
to live with her mother and stepfather. At 13, she changed her name by deed poll to India Knight, choosing the name to reflect her mother's Asian heritage
India_Knight
British businessman
of 21 Bryanston Mansions, York Street, London W1, changed his name by deed poll to Reginald Kaye. Kaye and his late brother Reginald Kaye started running
Philip_Kaye
English media personality and author
Hamilton legally changed her name by deed poll to 'Mrs British Battleaxe' in February 2009 as a promotion for an online deed service company. She later regretted
Christine_Hamilton
English gangster and sex offender
and attempted rape. He assumed the name of Domenyk Lattlay-Fottfoy by deed poll. His adopted surname is an acronym for "Look After Those That Look After
Dominic_Noonan
British biographer and historian
Allcroft in 1943, and in 1951 added the name of Allcroft to his own by deed poll. In later years, as well as writing, he served as a justice of the peace
Philip_Magnus_(historian)
Australian couple convicted of four murders
couple were never legally married, but Catherine changed her surname by deed poll. Over a period of five weeks, the Birnies abducted five women and girls
David_and_Catherine_Birnie
brought up by his mother, whose maiden name (Hogan) he later added by Deed poll. Lyndsie Holland, English actress and singer, born Margaret Foster. She
List of people who adopted matrilineal surnames
List_of_people_who_adopted_matrilineal_surnames
Earldom in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
earldom of Lytton. He assumed by deed poll the additional surname of Milbanke in 1925, but discontinued by deed poll the use of this surname in 1951.
Earl_of_Lytton
English Grade I listed country house
uk/vch/lancs/vol5/pp9-12 He assumed the additional forename of Stapleton in 1975, by deed poll (Debretts Peerage, 2015, p.923) HHA (15 April 2012). "Carlton Towers is
Carlton_Towers
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