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Change of legal name

  • 03-11-2016 9:48pm
    #1
    Edups
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    Basically problem is that in order to change the name on a passport the DFA website states they need evidence of use for a period of two years. That's fine, but how does one go about supplying bank statements or phone bills, when in order to open these accounts you generally need ID, a passport or driving licence as it were. Any tips?


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  • #2
    Carawaystick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭Carawaystick


    DFA wrote:
    pay slip ... or official correspondence from a public or private sector organisation.

    You can get a bin co to collect your bins with little verification, and get a utility bill from them also.
    Same for Irish water.


  • #3
    Edups
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    Carawaystick wrote: »
    You can get a bin co to collect your bins with little verification, and get a utility bill from them also.
    Same for Irish water.

    yes but you have to pay by bank or credit card, both of which would be in legal name.


  • #4
    myshirt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,245 ✭✭✭myshirt


    Lodge the deed poll, and just give a certified copy to the bank. They'll change the name for you then. Quite straight forward.


  • #5
    Fred Swanson
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  • #6
    Edups
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    Fred Swanson wrote: »
    Most organisations except the passport office will accept a deed poll as proof of change of name with little fuss.

    Wait 2 years and get the passport name changed.

    Didn't do a deed poll was advised on court site you can just begin use of the new name. I'll get one done then. How much are they? I will get a solicitor to act as witness.


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