Change your name with confidence.

Yes. A deed poll is the standard legal instrument for changing your name in Singapore. When properly executed in the presence of a practising lawyer, it is recognised by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the Central Provident Fund (CPF), banks, schools, and all government agencies.

Any Singapore Citizen can apply. If you are 21 or older, you execute the deed poll yourself. If the name change is for someone under 21, both parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of the child. Permanent Residents and foreigners should contact us to discuss their specific situation.

The online application takes about 5 minutes. Once payment is confirmed, we review your submission and prepare the deed poll document. We will then contact you to arrange a signing appointment at a time that works for you. The signing itself takes around 10 minutes.

For an adult applicant: your Singapore NRIC (front and back). For a minor: the child's NRIC or birth certificate, plus the NRIC or passport of both parents/guardians. You will upload photos or scans of these documents during the application. Please note that the original documents must also be presented for sighting during the signing appointment, whether in person or via video call.

You have broad freedom in choosing your new name, but it must not be offensive, misleading, or intended for fraudulent purposes. The lawyer reviewing your application may flag names that could cause issues with ICA or other agencies. Common changes include adopting a spouse's surname, reverting to a maiden name, or changing to an English or Chinese name.

After signing, you will receive the original deed poll document (or a couriered copy for virtual signings). You then submit it to ICA to update your NRIC, and present it to CPF, your bank, employer, school, and any other agencies to update your name in their records. Each agency has its own process, but the deed poll is the document they all require.

Not necessarily. We offer two options: an in-person signing at our office at 6 Battery Road, or a virtual signing via video call. The virtual option is ideal if you are overseas, have mobility constraints, or simply prefer the convenience of signing from home.

If the deed poll has not yet been prepared, we can process a full refund. Once the document has been prepared or the signing has taken place, refunds are not available as the legal work has been completed. Please see our refund policy for full details.