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Surname change

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AmbersCat · 20/08/2026 14:34

Has anyone’s child changed their surname at 16?? Is it simple and straight forward to do? Does it need to be enrolled? Thanks ☺️

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Crumbylentil · 20/08/2026 14:35

Are you the 16 year old?

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AmbersCat · 20/08/2026 14:39

Anyone?

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ThatGladTiger · 23/08/2026 13:26

If you're in the UK you can change your name by deed poll at 16.

www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll

usererror99 · 23/08/2026 14:03

I thought you had to have the other parents agreement until age 18? Or am I reading that wrong?

dementedpixie · 23/08/2026 14:05

It says a 16 year old can do their own deep poll but it will be an unenrolled one

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AmbersCat · 23/08/2026 14:17

usererror99 · 23/08/2026 14:03

I thought you had to have the other parents agreement until age 18? Or am I reading that wrong?

Only if there is a court order

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dementedpixie · 23/08/2026 14:20

From reading the link an unenrolled one done by a 16/17 year old one doesnt need permission. If its done by a parent and its to be enrolled then permission is needed

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