Deed Poll for minors aged 14-17 form

What this form is for

• • Use this form specifically for minors aged 14-17 changing their name
• • Required when a young person wants to change their name but is not yet 18
• • Necessary for a legal name change that will be recognized by Irish authorities
• • Not needed for adults (18+) who use a different deed poll process
• • Not for changing surnames through marriage or other legal means

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There are no specific deadlines for submitting this form, but it should be filed before the minor intends to use their new name officially.

Before you submit

• • Form completely filled out with current and desired names
• • Parental/guardian consent properly documented
• • Form correctly witnessed by authorized persons
• • Correct payment of fees included
• • Copies made for personal records
• • All signatures present and clear

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Deed Poll for minors aged 14-17 form from Courts Service
2. 2Complete the form with current and desired names
3. 3Get written consent from parents or guardians
4. 4Have the form witnessed by an authorized person
5. 5Submit the completed form with required fee to Courts Service
6. 6Receive confirmation of registration

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to minors aged 14-17, not younger children
• • Both parents' consent is typically required unless specific circumstances apply
• • The deed poll must be registered to be legally effective
• • Name changes cannot be for fraudulent purposes
• • Some organizations may require additional documentation beyond the deed poll