IS IT TOO EASY TO USE NEW ID?

The Government’s own website, gov.uk, shows how easy it is to change your name by deed poll, and even gives the following template letter:

‘I (old name) of (your address) have given up my name (old name) and have adopted for all purposes the name (new name).

‘Signed as a deed on (date) as (old name) and (new name) in the presence of (witness 1 name) of (witness 1 address), and (witness 2 name) of (witness 2 address).

‘(your new signature), (your old signature)

‘(witness 1 signature), (witness 2 signature)’