What if I've got special characters in my name and I want a Deed Poll?

Special Characters in Your New Name

If your new name includes special characters, you might encounter challenges when dealing with certain companies whose systems are unable to accommodate such characters. While this doesn’t mean your application will be rejected, these companies may transliterate the character into the Latin script.

For instance:

• José may be converted to Jose
• Names written in non-Latin scripts, like Cyrillic (e.g., Дми́трий), will typically be transliterated into their Latin equivalent (Dmitri).

If you anticipate such issues, it’s a good idea to confirm with relevant institutions how your name will be recorded and ensure consistency across your documents to avoid confusion.