We recommend the documents are printed on Deed paper but this is not a requirement.
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Minor 14 to 18 all Nationalities by Post.
1. Download the required documents for Deed Poll
1. Download the required documents for Deed Poll
2. Decide who will witness the Deed Poll
2. Decide who will witness the Deed Poll
The witness can be any person over the age of 18. The witness must be physically present for the signing of the Deed Poll.
3. Decide on the solicitor/commissioner for Oaths
3. Decide on the solicitor/commissioner for Oaths
The service of a solicitor/Commissioner for Oaths is needed for the Affidavit of Attesting Witness.
4. Complete the Change of Name by Deed Poll document
4. Complete the Change of Name by Deed Poll document
The Change of Name by Deed Poll document must be completed in the presence of the selected witness.
5. Complete the Affidavit of Attesting Witness
5. Complete the Affidavit of Attesting Witness
The witness must swear the affidavit before the selected solicitor/Commissioner for Oaths.
6. Obtain certified copies of the required documents
6. Obtain certified copies of the required documents
A solicitor/Commissioner for Oaths or a member of An Garda Siochana must certify copies of the applicants birth certificate and photographic identification.
7. Complete the Request to Enrol form
7. Complete the Request to Enrol form
The applicant must complete the Request to Enrol form. This does not need to be witnessed and must be signed by the applicant.
8. Pay the Change of Name by Deed Poll fee
8. Pay the Change of Name by Deed Poll fee
The Change of Name by Deed Poll document must be stamped with the €60 fee. This is called stamp duty. this may be obtained from most Court Service branches.
Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty
The fee for Deed Poll is payable by stamp duty. This may be obtained from most Court Service branches.
By post
By post
If you wish to lodge a Deed Poll for a minor by post, you will need a solicitor’s cover letter.