Changing baby middle name

[strawberrysummer19]

We regret the middle name for our baby and would like to know if it's a simple process to get it changed? Does anyone know or done this at all?

Both me and dad ( parental ) agree

I added a middle name a few weeks after registering my son's birth. I can't remember all the details of how it was done now, but it was a very simple process. Call the place you registered the birth. I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

Under 1 years old, I think it's fairly straight forward.
So, how old is baby?

She's 9 months got a bit confused when I googled it

There's deed poll and unofficial official goes in the paper etc
We would want a new birth certificate and to make it official

Registrar here. You can add/remove/change spellings/change order of any forenames on the birth register with 12 months of the date of registration. Speak to the register office where the birth was registered, there’s a form to complete and a £45 fee to pay. The registrar will then update the names on the birth entry and you’ll be able to buy certificates with the new legal name on. You should note that the previous name will still appear at the top of the birth certificate, but this will be superseded by the new legal name in space 17 at the bottom. Hope that helps!

Thank you so much very helpful x

Also we were not married at the time when we registered our baby but not we are and I remember the registrar saying something about re registering so can we do this at the same time? So my new surname which is the baby's surname anyway and dads surname and then changing her middle name ? X

I'm also in the same situation I chose my sons middle name in a rush in the craziness of postpartum and being a first time mum now I've had time to think I really don't like it.. me and his dad have agreed on a new one is it possible to change it on the certificate he's 5 months old

Glad it's not just me ! From pp it seems simple enough. I'm calling the registry officer later so I will update x

@strawberrysummer19 I'm glad too I don't know of any friends/family that have changed names so was happy to find your post! I'm going to call my local office today too will also let you know how I get on😊

Hi yes if you’ve married the natural father you should re-register, make sure the space 17 name change is done first because then when the birth entry is re-registered the new name will be at the top and you will get a nice clean and tidy birth certificate!

All done - appointment booked for end of may as a double appointment to change her middle name and to change my surname to my husbands
They are sending me a form to complete first and it's £45 fee

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Thank you I have an app end of may to make the changes and get a new birth certificate

@strawberrysummer19 me too I'll have to do the form then book an appointment to amend the certificate and pay the fee.
Congratulations on her new name I'm sure she will love it ❤️

Hi just wondered are you in Kent? I spoke to someone this morning to book in a space 17/re-reg appt! 😀

@Aspergirl77 I am 😀

@Aspergirl77 Hi, really sorry to jump on this thread but I am in a similar situation and was just wondering what the process would be for changing/removing a middle name for a child who was registered over 1 year ago (my daughter is 17 months old)? I also live in Kent. Thanks ☺️

Hey I'd like to jump on this too, my first born was registered when me and his dad weren't married, now we are married time need to re register him? Does it make a difference? He's now 6! 🙈

Also I want to add a middle name to my baby girl, I have recently got her a passport though will need to re do her passport? 🤦🏻‍♀️

Hey just reigniting this. Did anyone get a new passport for a name change?

@Aspergirl77 do you mind me asking, if you change the childs middle name, will the original middle name still be on the new birth certificate aswell.
I know it applies to first name but wondering if that also applies to any middle names

I should add the child is 10 months so deed poll isn't needed