How To Change Surname?

[LucyS]

Alfie has his 'sperm doners' surname... who has disappeared and I cant trace what so ever after a 3 1/2 year relationship!

How do I go about getting his surname changed as normally you need permission? x

 

[jackiea85]

I'm not too sure how it works but my mum had my name changed when I was 13 through a solicitor without my dad's permission (he wasn't interested in me anyway) so there is (or was) a way of doing it. You might be best getting advice from a solicitor. If you can't get in touch with him they can't expect you to get his permission surely? xx

 

[louise1302]

there is an online service called uk deed poll sevice(i cant remember the exact address) i did my sons thorugh that, when you apply you have to send a statement saying youve tried in vain to contact the childs father and you have to say how youve tried. i.e last known address, family and friends last employer and that..there are full instuctions on the site under the heading"can i change my childs name"...they will change his name by deed poll for you i think mine cost about 45 but you do get a reduction if youre on benefits

found the link

https://www.ukdps.co.uk/

 

[louise1302]

i found this on their website for you

5. Changing a child's name without the consent of an absent father whose whereabouts is not known
It may be possible for a mother to change her child's name by Deed Poll without the consent of a father (who has parental responsibility) who is absent and his whereabouts is not known. Usually, this situation arises where a mother wishes to change the surname of her child because the child has the father's surname and the father is now absent following separation or divorce. The mother may have entered into a new relationship and is using her new partner or husband's surname or has reverted to using her maiden name.

If the father has parental responsibility, is absent and his whereabouts is not known, you can apply for a Deed Poll but you need to support your application with a letter of consent, which should include information about what reasonable measures you have taken to contact the absent father - for example, writing to the father's last known address and contacting relatives and friends of the father etc. The letter should also include details of the period of absence by the father and examples of the father's lack of interest, for example, no maintenance payments and no Christmas or birthday cards or presents received by your child. See Example letter 4 (opens new window) on our example letters of consent page.

 

[LucyS]

Thanks hun going to look into doing it that way x