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Title: Changing my name
Post by: jingling_void on October 18, 2015, 01:08:09 PM
Post by: jingling_void on October 18, 2015, 01:08:09 PM
I'm not sure if I put this in the right subject but.. I really need help in finding out how to change my name legally to Nathan. I know you can do it by deed poll but I'm really in the dark about how I would get the process started. My social worker said that I just need to get the forms so they can send it off.
Any feedback is appreciated : )
Any feedback is appreciated : )
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: Mariah on October 18, 2015, 01:24:14 PM
Post by: Mariah on October 18, 2015, 01:24:14 PM
I'm going to move this to the right area. It depends on where your from though.
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: jingling_void on October 18, 2015, 01:34:36 PM
Post by: jingling_void on October 18, 2015, 01:34:36 PM
I'm from the UK : )
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: Mariah on October 18, 2015, 01:37:44 PM
Post by: Mariah on October 18, 2015, 01:37:44 PM
Someone who lives in the UK I'm sure will be able to help you. I"m from the Untied States myself, but in the meantime have you checked out our wiki on the subject.
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Changing_legal_name#United_Kingdom
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Changing_legal_name#United_Kingdom
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: iKate on October 18, 2015, 04:21:36 PM
Post by: iKate on October 18, 2015, 04:21:36 PM
Deed poll is the way to do it. Use the official forms and get it registered in the courts.
https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/overview
https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/overview
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: Juliett on October 21, 2015, 05:34:30 PM
Post by: Juliett on October 21, 2015, 05:34:30 PM
Just talk to a lawyer. They will do all the paperwork and have you sign on the dotted line. It is quick and easy.
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: jingling_void on October 22, 2015, 02:22:23 PM
Post by: jingling_void on October 22, 2015, 02:22:23 PM
Quote from: iKate on October 18, 2015, 04:21:36 PMah, thank you! : )
Deed poll is the way to do it. Use the official forms and get it registered in the courts.
https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/overview
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: jingling_void on October 23, 2015, 01:59:12 PM
Post by: jingling_void on October 23, 2015, 01:59:12 PM
Just thought I'd give you an update. :D
I saw my social worker and we p much chatted about how it would be done and such. So far it's looking good! She just needs to print the forms out and send them to me so I can go through with it.
Already on the waiting list at the gender clinic (not sure of the name tho)
I saw my social worker and we p much chatted about how it would be done and such. So far it's looking good! She just needs to print the forms out and send them to me so I can go through with it.
Already on the waiting list at the gender clinic (not sure of the name tho)
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: captains on October 24, 2015, 07:00:15 AM
Post by: captains on October 24, 2015, 07:00:15 AM
Nice! Congrats, man. ;D
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: jingling_void on October 24, 2015, 09:48:14 AM
Post by: jingling_void on October 24, 2015, 09:48:14 AM
Quote from: captains on October 24, 2015, 07:00:15 AMThanks!
Nice! Congrats, man. ;D
I'm super excited ;D
also is that iron man I spy?
I really like marvel a lot though I haven't read much of the comics
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: captains on October 24, 2015, 10:25:23 AM
Post by: captains on October 24, 2015, 10:25:23 AM
Yup! Marvel is my jam too. The movies are super fun, and I've officially read way too many Iron Man comics. Like, hundreds and hundreds. It's a little embarrassing. I love them, though. :D
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: jingling_void on October 24, 2015, 11:44:23 AM
Post by: jingling_void on October 24, 2015, 11:44:23 AM
Quote from: captains on October 24, 2015, 10:25:23 AMOoh nice!
Yup! Marvel is my jam too. The movies are super fun, and I've officially read way too many Iron Man comics. Like, hundreds and hundreds. It's a little embarrassing. I love them, though. :D
I really like the hawkeye & kate bishop comics : )
atm I've got the following comics from the library: she-hulk, captain america & bucky, the amazing spiderman. I've watched more films than read the comics tbh
Title: Re: Changing my name
Post by: SofiN on October 24, 2015, 04:21:30 PM
Post by: SofiN on October 24, 2015, 04:21:30 PM
I just want to add something about the deed poll. Make sure you get a few certified copies along with the original so you can send to multiple organisations at once if you are wanting to speed things along a bit.
Goodluck with the name change process! I only started doing it on Monday myself (also from UK)
Do you know who to send the deed poll to? I can offer some suggestions if you need them.
Goodluck with the name change process! I only started doing it on Monday myself (also from UK)
Do you know who to send the deed poll to? I can offer some suggestions if you need them.