Changing a child's surname
Questions and Answers
What if I need to show the birth certificate as proof of identification?
What if I need to show the birth certificate as proof of identification?
If a person is asked to provide proof of identity and they have changed their name by deed poll, they will have to show their birth certificate and deed poll document. The new name on the deed poll document overrides the name on the birth certificate.
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