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What is a Deed Poll?
 Why is it called a Deed Poll?
What is the purpose of a Deed Poll?
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Can I change my child's name?
Are there any restrictions on names?
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About Deed Polls
Why is it called a Deed Poll?
A deed is a written legal agreement that has been signed and
delivered (shown to all concerned parties). Poll is an old English word used to
describe a legal document that had its edges cut (polled) so they were straight.
This was done to visually distinguish between a deed signed by one person (a polled
deed - hence the term Deed Poll) and a deed signed by more than one person (an
indenture), which had an edge indented or serrated. Interestingly, indentures were
originally written twice (side by side) on one piece of parchment, which was then
torn down the middle and each half given to each party. The impossibility of matching
the tear was a guard against forgery.
Deed Poll documents for a change of name can be traced back to 1851 and can be seen
at the National Archives, which is situated at Kew in Richmond, Surrey.
Last updated: 14 June 2005
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