Ever since we launched our free Deed Poll download, MD Pryke Notary Public LLP has received a substantial number of enquiries regarding how to use a Deed Poll document to obtain further documentation.  We have used these Deed Poll queries as the basis for these Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I use my Free Deed Poll download to apply for a new Passport?

Simply enclose your Deed Poll certificate with the Passport application.  If you feel that the authorities may mislay your Deed Poll, you may wish to visit a Notary Public or a solicitor to obtain some official certified copies.

Is my free name change legally binding?

The free Deed Poll document is legally binding and will be accepted as proof of your name change by all government agencies.  It will also be accepted by Banks and Building societies, the DVLA and medical agencies.

Can I avoid creditors by changing my name by Deed Poll?

No.  It is illegal to change your name for the purpose of trying to avoid debts or to misrepresent yourself in any way.  Once you change your name by Deed Poll you are obliged to inform all official agencies of the name change.

Can I use my Deed Poll to change my Birth Certificate?

It is highly unusual to change the name on a Birth Certificate.  The Birth Certificate is an official record that declares a person’s name in their infancy, rather than the name they wish to assume.  There are certain circumstances where Birth Certificates can be altered but a Deed Poll is not used to make these changes.

For further information on any aspect of changing a name by Deed Poll, please contact MD Pryke Notary Public LLP via any of the usual channels.

It has come to our attention at MD Pryke Notary Public LLP that many people search the internet for terms such as ‘Free Notary service’.

Whilst we completely understand that people should compare prices and services when making a decision as to which Notary Public service in London to appoint, we do recommend that you bear a few details in mind.

Firstly, free Notary services simply don’t exist. The Notary rules as laid out by the Notary governing body at the Faculty Office state that a notary public is required to charge a reasonable fee according to the level of service that the Notary offers. For this reason alone, a Notary Public offering free Notary services would be directly contravening the professional Notary conduct rules.

So the second most salient question to ask must surely be, ‘If there isn’t such a thing as free Notary services, then what’s the next best thing?’

Forgive us for banging our drum again about the necessity to shop around before instructing a Notary service, but at M D Pryke Notary Public LLP we feel very strongly that not all notarial services are created equal.

If they were, then why are some firms inundated with clients clamouring to instruct them, whilst the reception areas of other notary services in London resemble the Mary Celeste?

The answer, of course, is the quality of notarial service provided.

For example, a Notary is required to ensure that their client fully comprehends the document that they have requested be notarized.   This may well be a straight forward procedure if the client wished to have, say, a copy of their own passport notarized.  But what happens when they bring a document that is written in a foreign language relating to an obscure piece of legislation pertaining to a property deal in a non EU state?

An experienced, fully qualified Notary will always take the time to ensure that their client’s best interests are serviced.

For further information about the many ways MD Pryke Notary Public LLP delivers an unparalleled level of notary service, please visit them at www.mdpryke-notary.com.