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A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
You do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name. But…
You need to be 16 or over to make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll. Some…
You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it at the Royal…
To change the name of a child under 18 you can either: make an unenrolled…
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Workplace pensions - your employer's responsibilities to you to provide a workplace pension and what automatic enrolment means to you
Workplace pensions and automatic enrolment - how you're affected, how pensions are protected, what happens if you move job or go on maternity leave and how to opt out
How to migrate from the Pension Schemes Online service to the Managing Pensions Schemes service and manage and view your pension schemes.
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If you're 18 or over, use these forms to put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ your deed poll at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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