Change Name Deed For Free - Change Name

A minimum Land Registry fee of £40 must be paid. This amount has to be paid regardless of whether or not you complete the Land Registry forms yourself. The cost may be slightly higher than A£40 depending on the exact situation.

Visit the land registry office: Once the name is legally changed the owner of the land should visit the land registry office and submit all the proofs related to the new name change with a nominal fee to get his or her name updated in the land records.

The Land Registry advise that processing times for updating the register (adding a mortgage or changing ownership) take about 4 to 6 weeks, and creating a new register (transfer of part or new lease) take about 6 to 9 months.

Yes, the name of the buyer can be changed using an addendum to the purchase agreement, and an amendment to the escrow instructions so that the escrow company can prepare a new grant deed with the correct vesting information.

Affidavit Submission: Get an affidavit prepared for the name change from a notary, mentioning the current name, the new name, current address and reason for the name change (could be marriage, astrology, etc). The affidavit needs to be signed by two persons of gazette officer rank (along with stamp).

Getting the name changed on your deeds is an easy process and you do not need to involve a solicitor. Generally there is no fee to pay either. You simply need to send a letter to the Land Registry office requesting the name change, together with either the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate.

You must send HM Land Registry an application to change the register when you change your name. You do not have to pay anything to do this.