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Change of Name?
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CLK | Report | 25 Jul 2010 23:32 |
Does anyone know if there is a record kept of name changes? If so where would I be able to access it? Thanks! |
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KathleenBell | Report | 25 Jul 2010 23:37 |
Some people change their name by Deed Poll. I'm not sure where these records are kept. However, lots of people change their name without doing it officially. You can call yourself anything you choose as long as it is not for the purpose of defrauding anyone. |
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CLK | Report | 25 Jul 2010 23:40 |
Ok thanks Kath I'll have a look! x |
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CLK | Report | 25 Jul 2010 23:43 |
Had a look - for future reference they remain confidential unless people ''enrol '' them which very few do!! |
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MaureeninNY | Report | 26 Jul 2010 02:41 |
Some name changes are recorded in the London Gazette: |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 26 Jul 2010 06:11 |
anyone can change their name, without recording it officially anywhere. I used to often see adverts in my local newspaper back in the 50s and 60s (before I left the UK) which basically stated soemthing like |
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CLK | Report | 26 Jul 2010 21:07 |
Thanks ladies, it was just an idea on a cold trail!! It's the only thing that explains why he disappears or emmigration I suppose? Oh well! x |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 26 Jul 2010 21:12 |
Do you want to post a few details? |
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CLK | Report | 26 Jul 2010 21:19 |
Bless you Gwyn, It's Claire with the awol grandfather and the Hythe connection!!! It's just a thought as to where he could have gone - still haven't tracked him down dead or alive... x |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 26 Jul 2010 21:27 |
Send a few details to remind me if you want.. |
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CLK | Report | 26 Jul 2010 21:36 |
Oh dear...probably not!!!! |
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