How Long Does the Deed Poll Process Take with Legalmaster?

You’re ready to change your name legally and are considering using Legalmaster for your Deed Poll. A key practical question is: how long does the whole process actually take, from starting your application with us to having the official document in your hands?

The Legalmaster Process – Speed & Efficiency: Our aim is to make obtaining your Deed Poll document as quick and straightforward as possible:

  1. Online Application: Completing our online application form typically only takes a few minutes. You provide your old name, your new name, and contact details.
  2. Document Preparation: Once your application is submitted and payment is processed during business hours, our team prepares your legally drafted Deed Poll document very quickly, often within the same working day.
  3. Delivery: We dispatch your Deed Poll document(s) via your chosen delivery method (e.g., First Class post). Royal Mail delivery times apply (typically 1-2 working days for First Class, but allow for potential delays). Express options are available.
  4. Execution (Your Part): Once you receive the document, you need to sign it correctly and have it witnessed by an independent adult. This step depends on your own timing and arranging your witness.
  5. Ready to Use: As soon as it’s correctly signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll is legally valid and ready to use immediately to update your records.

Overall Timeline: In most cases, you can expect to receive your professionally drafted Deed Poll document from Legalmaster, ready for signing, within 1-3 working days of placing your order (depending on the time of order and postal service). The entire process, including you signing it, can often be completed in under a week.

What Takes Longer? Updating Your Records: Remember, while getting the Deed Poll itself is fast with Legalmaster, the subsequent process of updating all your records (passport, DVLA, banks, etc.) with various organisations will take longer, as each has its own processing times.

Need your Deed Poll document quickly and reliably? Legalmaster offers an efficient service. Start your application online or call us on 0333 340 8984 for more information.

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