EvidenceNames: evidence to change a name: caseworker guidance
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the evidence needed before changing an adult or child’s name on a passport.
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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the evidence we need before we can issue a passport to an adult or child who has had a change of name.
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Published 4 March 2021
Last updated 52 MarchApril 2024
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2025-04-02 09:37
Updated to clarify we can accept evidence of a name change which does not provide the full name, as long as it shows the changed name, and to tell examiners, if the customer does not have the evidence which shows a link between their old and new names, including multiple changes, they must apply for a statutory declaration.
2024-03-05 08:35
Updated Names: evidence to change a name guidance to clarify customers must submit 2 pieces of evidence when changing their name, unless it meets our exceptions.
2022-12-01 16:24
Updated guidance published.
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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the evidence we need before we can issue a passport to an adult or child who has had a change of name.
Updates to this page
Published 4 March 2021
Last updated 52 MarchApril 2024
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href="#full-history">+ show all updates
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Update history
2025-04-02 09:37
Updated to clarify we can accept evidence of a name change which does not provide the full name, as long as it shows the changed name, and to tell examiners, if the customer does not have the evidence which shows a link between their old and new names, including multiple changes, they must apply for a statutory declaration.
2024-03-05 08:35
Updated Names: evidence to change a name guidance to clarify customers must submit 2 pieces of evidence when changing their name, unless it meets our exceptions.
2022-12-01 16:24
Updated guidance published.
Details
This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the evidence we need before we can issue a passport to an adult or child who has had a change of name.
Updates to this page
Update history
2025-04-02 09:37
Updated to clarify we can accept evidence of a name change which does not provide the full name, as long as it shows the changed name, and to tell examiners, if the customer does not have the evidence which shows a link between their old and new names, including multiple changes, they must apply for a statutory declaration.
2024-03-05 08:35
Updated Names: evidence to change a name guidance to clarify customers must submit 2 pieces of evidence when changing their name, unless it meets our exceptions.
2022-12-01 16:24
Updated guidance published.