Name change in Scotland

[euinscotland]

Hi there,

I've searched the forum to no avail. I was wondering if anyone has any information on how to go about doing a name change in Scotland as an EU National.

My country of birth allows a name change with good reason, they cite "using a different name in the UK" as a worthy reason. However, since this is a change of my first name, and not for marriage, I don't have evidence for any of the other good reasons. Therefore it will be easier to change it in the UK then show this to my home country.

So I am wondering how an EU National can do this from Scotland? England has the deed poll which I could use, but I'm wondering if this still applies when you live in Scotland?

Any help appreciated.

[Site Admin]

Saaima K thank you! Can I just go to any notary to do this? And will the affidavit then be acceptable proof to update my bank account etc?

Saaima K

[euinscotland]

Saaima K thank you! Can I just go to any notary to do this? And will the affidavit then be acceptable proof to update my bank account etc?

[Site Admin]

Do you know who I could contact to find out or where to look? I don't mind researching more if I knew where to look (as I've exhausted Google really) Thanks.

Morning,

You will find Saaima's details linked to from her signature: Saaima K - UKCEN Citizenship and Residence for European Nationals and their families

[Saaima K]

Hello,

You will need to do a name change affidavit. If you need assistance, I’m happy to help.

thank you

[Melissa V]

I think your safest and best bet would be to find a Scottish lawyer who will either know the answer or can easily find out for you. I'm not sure if I can recommend specific firms on the forum but if so then I will do so.

[ClaudLatina]

Hi there,

I've searched the forum to no avail. I was wondering if anyone has any information on how to go about doing a name change in Scotland as an EU National.

My country of birth allows a name change with good reason, they cite "using a different name in the UK" as a worthy reason. However, since this is a change of my first name, and not for marriage, I don't have evidence for any of the other good reasons. Therefore it will be easier to change it in the UK then show this to my home country.

So I am wondering how an EU National can do this from Scotland? England has the deed poll which I could use, but I'm wondering if this still applies when you live in Scotland?

Any help appreciated.

Saaima K (lawyer based in Glasgow) would you be able to help with the above question? Many thanks.

[euinscotland]

Melissa V do you know who I could contact to find out or where to look? I don't mind researching more if I knew where to look (as I've exhausted Google really) Thanks.

[Melissa V]

I'm ever so sorry but I am not familiar with the name change laws in Scotland. I therefore can't help with this question. My apologies.

[ClaudLatina]

Hi there,

I've searched the forum to no avail. I was wondering if anyone has any information on how to go about doing a name change in Scotland as an EU National.

My country of birth allows a name change with good reason, they cite "using a different name in the UK" as a worthy reason. However, since this is a change of my first name, and not for marriage, I don't have evidence for any of the other good reasons. Therefore it will be easier to change it in the UK then show this to my home country.

So I am wondering how an EU National can do this from Scotland? England has the deed poll which I could use, but I'm wondering if this still applies when you live in Scotland?

Any help appreciated.

Melissa V (lawyer) would you be able to comment? Many thanks for your time.

[Site Admin]

Veera T (lawyer) Would you be able to comment on this?