Change your name on the electoral register
Use this form to change your name on the electoral register.
Before you start
You will need the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Contact details
You will also need to upload proof of your change of name. We can accept a scan of one of the following:
- Amended birth certificate
- Deed poll
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
- Overseas marriage or civil partnership certificate that has been deposited with the General Register Office for England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
What to do if you don't have proof of your change of name
If you cannot provide any of the accepted documents, please visit GOV.UK to submit a new application to update your name on the electoral register.
Change your name on the electoral register
What happens next
Once you submit your form, we will check to make sure all the details have been completed correctly. We will then inform you in writing that we have changed your name on the electoral register. You will only receive an email or telephone response if there is a query arising from your form submission.