Are there any restrictions on names?

The deed poll service will not accept an order for a change of name if:

• it is impossible to pronounce;
• it includes numbers or symbols;
• it includes punctuation marks - although you can have a hyphen and an apostrophe;
• the deed poll service consider it to be vulgar, offensive, blasphemous or unsuitable;
• it may result in others believing you have a conferred or inherited honour, title or rank;
• it does not include at least one forename and one surname.

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