Name change on British passport

[ScoobyLondon]

My wife’s British Passport arrived yesterday!

Unfortunately it arrived in her maiden name, even though she applied in her married name.
We also included the marriage certificate.

She hasn’t signed the passport yet but how do we correct to the marriage name?

How long does it take and what documents do we need to include?
Any chance of getting this fast-tracked?

Thanks

[CR001]

What name is in her foreign passport??

If it is her first British passport, it will only be issued in the name of her foreign passport as per HMPO policy.

[ScoobyLondon]

The foreign passport is in her maiden name.

I recall the passport application asking if the name had been changed and we said it was changed through marriage.

Surely that question is there to update from maiden name to marriage name, or have I missed something?

Going forward, how do we correct the situation?

[CR001]

Surely that question is there to update from maiden name to marriage name, or have I missed something?

Yes, provided her foreign passport has been updated. You are not the first or the last to have this problem. HMPO will not issue passports in a different name, this is to avoid multiple identities.

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Going forward, how do we correct the situation?

Change her name by deed poll and reapply for the passport or change her foreign passport to married name and reapply.

[ScoobyLondon]

Is there a difference in the two routes, name change on foreign passport vs deed poll?

From the little I know, I’ve seen questions asked ‘have you changed name by deed poll’ so seems the ‘better’ choice is name change on foreign passport, to reduce any future complexities.

Does everyone agree or does it not matter?

Curious to know, what does Deed Poll cost and how long does it take?

Thanks again

[alterhase58]

Not personally familiar with this but check here:
https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll
I believe you can do all this yourself.

[zimba]

Is there a difference in the two routes, name change on foreign passport vs deed poll?

From the little I know, I’ve seen questions asked ‘have you changed name by deed poll’ so seems the ‘better’ choice is name change on foreign passport, to reduce any future complexities.

Does everyone agree or does it not matter?

Curious to know, what does Deed Poll cost and how long does it take?

Thanks again

I do not believe deed poll is necessary in your case. If her foreign passport is updated to her married name, HMPO will issue her passport in her married name too.

[Richard W]

I do not believe deed poll is necessary in your case. If her foreign passport is updated to her married name, HMPO will issue her passport in her married name too.

Indeed, changing her name by deed poll but not changing the name in her foreign passport could render her ineligible for a British passport.

[ScoobyLondon]

Hi

My wife got her British passport almost a year ago. The passport was in her maiden name, which matched her foreign passport.

From reading these forums, the only way to change the British Passport to her married name is to first change her foreign passport. After a long delay, finally, her foreign passport now reflects her married name.

How do I apply for a new British Passport in her married name and what documents do we need to include? And how likely is this process likely to take and is there a way to fast track it?

Thanks in advance

[CULLINAN]

Check @Vinny’s post:

british-citizenship/british-passport-po ... 84012.html

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... e-guidance

Best to unlock OP’s previous topic and merge the posts for full circumstance:
british-citizenship/passport-received-i ... 94379.html

[CULLINAN]

As long your wife has updated foreign passport in married name, all she needs to do is update the details on British Passport. Previous BP will be cancelled and HMPO will issue new passport in married name:

The checklist at the end should give you list of documents.

https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information

[ScoobyLondon]

A follow up on this thread.

We submitted the application for name change (passport renewal online) and sent the following documents (all original documentation):

- British passport
- foreign passport
- UK marriage license
- driving license
- bank statement
- utility bill

These were the requested docs as per the application and all docs show the intended name usage.

We got an email yesterday requesting the Naturalisation Certificate (which shows the pre-marriage name) so really confused by this all. Nevertheless, I've included this along with a covering letter, just to be doubly-sure.

What's the reason for requesting the Naturalisation Certificate as this is in the pre-marriage name?
Will they issue a new Naturalisation Certificate as per the new intended name change?

Lastly, is there anything else I can add or clarify to make it easier for them to process the application?

Thanks again

[CR001]

A new certificate will not be issued in her new name. HMPO doesn't deal with certificates anyway.

[ScoobyLondon]

A new certificate will not be issued in her new name. HMPO doesn't deal with certificates anyway.

Any reason why they would request the Naturalisation Certificate, just doesn't make sense why they would request this?

[ScoobyLondon]

So, after including a covering letter stating the name change was evidenced by the UK Marriage Certificate, we received a letter this morning stating,

'in order for us to proceed with your application, please send us a Change of Name Deed from abc to xyz'

I just have to follow their orders, despite the Marriage Certificate stating the obvious.

Anyway, how do I go about fulfilling their request for a Change of Name Deed and how quickly can I get this done.

Much appreciated.

thanks

[alterhase58]

I believe the marriage certificate cannot act as a name change certificate.
You probably need this: https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll
No experience personally.

[ScoobyLondon]

I've gone down the Deed Poll route so hoping once it comes through, that'll be it.

Not sure why they didn't accept the UK Marriage Certificate which is weird.

Fingers crossed they'll accept the Deed Poll as there's nothing more I can we can do!

[zimba]

Did you change her naturalisation certificate too?

[ScoobyLondon]

No, I don't think you can.

Besides, the Naturalisation Certificate was already sent to HM and they haven't requested any further documents except the name change.

I think the Naturalisation Certificate is similar to the Birth Certificate in that its a historic document representing the name at that time.

I just can't believe the whole process is so drawn out.