What's a Deed Poll?

A deed poll is a legal document binding only to a single person or several persons acting jointly to express an active intention. It is, strictly speaking, not a contract because it binds only one party and expresses an intention instead of a promise.

What is a deed poll used for?

A deed poll is a special type of binding agreement which only requires one party and work to bind that party to an active intention. Usually, agreements and contracts are between two or more parties (for example, a Tripartite Deed is a three party agreement). The document works to bind the parties to their obligations.

What is a deed poll document?

A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. You can change any part of your name, add or remove names and hyphens, or change spelling.