Name change procedure after getting First British Passport

[nikpar]

Hello everyone,

I have become a British Citizen a few weeks ago and I have applied for British Passport and going to receive it with in few days. Now I would like to change my surname in my British Passport since I haven't changed it after marriage to avoid any hassle during all the visa process. I would like to know is marriage certificate enough or do I need to have a deed poll. Also do I have to change name in Naturalization certificate if yes how? If someone has done so or could help me would be great.

Thanks,
Niketa.

[CR001]

Deed poll.

No, you DO NOT have to change your naturalisation certificate. Only the passport needs to be changed.

[Casa]

My understanding is that in the UK a marriage certificate is all that's required when changing to the husband's surname.

http://www.deedpoll.org.uk/AWomansRight ... riage.html

[CR001]

My understanding is that in the UK a marriage certificate is all that's required when changing to the husband's surname.

http://www.deedpoll.org.uk/AWomansRight ... riage.html

Even if the marriage cert pre-dates BC application and all other HO applications were in maiden name?

[Casa]

I've always believed that the name can be changed at any time after the marriage and a new passport issued...but I'm open to correction Char.

[nikpar]

I got my British Passport today so will be applying for Name change soon.. Just one more question Is Indian Marriage Certificate valid in UK?

[nikpar]

I have applied for the name change with the Marriage Certificate but now they are asking for additional documents. I need to send documents with my new name. Some of the Valid Documents I can send are
1. Bank Statement
2. Utility bill
3. Employer letter
3. Statutory declaration

Now for name change in any of these documents I will need a marriage certificate which is with HMPO.
Can someone please guide me on how to get a statutory declaration for name change and also how can I change name without a original copy of MC.
Any advise greatly appreciated.

[CR001]

Did you do a deed poll and then immediately apply for a new passport?

[nikpar]

Did you do a deed poll and then immediately apply for a new passport?

No I dint do a deed poll. Actually whenever I called the HMPO office for the documents list I was always told that marriage certificate would be enough for name change. But I guess thats not true in my case.

[CR001]

Yes, that would be the case if your marriage cert was issued after your BC passport. Do a deed poll and then apply for a new passport.