Change of name Deed poll in Cork
Changing a name using the deed poll process
Since being appointed as a Commissioner for Oaths in 2008, we have assisted with the signing and stamping of many Deed Poll change of name applications.
The process became more user-friendly since late 2024. Cork-based applicants no longer need to travel to Dublin—documents can now be completed locally and submitted by post to the Courts Service.
We operate a mobile service across Cork City and suburbs, with a particular focus on evening appointments—ideal for those with busy schedules.
Our role is limited to signing and rubber stamping documents. We do not provide legal advice. Our customers are people who have researched the process themselves, and have printed the documents.
Official guidance and templates for the documents are on the Courts.ie website:
https://www.courts.ie/guides/deed-poll-for-adults
What Happens at the Appointment
Three people must be present.
- The person changing their name
- An attesting witness
- The Commissioner for Oaths
Attesting Witness Requirements:
- Must be 18+
- Not related by blood or marriage
- Lives at a different address
- In our experience, this means the attesting witness is usually a friend or neighbour
Documents
1. Deed Poll Form
- Prepared in advance by the applicant using full names (downloaded from Courts.ie)
- Signed by the applicant and attesting witness. The Commissioner for Oaths will see the deed poll, but does not sign it himself.
2. Affidavit of Attesting Witness
- Also prepared in advance by the applicant using full names ((downloaded from courts.ie)
- Signed and stamped (with his name and address stamps) by the Commissioner for Oaths
3. Certified copies
The Commissioner for Oaths will then certify true copies of:
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Proof of address (e.g. utility bill or bank statement)
- Any supporting documents (e.g. marriage certificate to explain a previous change of surname)
Typically, 4+ documents are signed and stamped in total. That concludes the involvement of the Commissioner for Oaths.
After the Appointment
- The name-changer goes to any large Courthouse in Ireland that has a franking machine to have stamp duty applied to the deed poll. At the time of writing that is €60.
- The full document bundle is sent by registered post to:
Courts Service, Four Courts, Dublin (see Courts.ie for full address) - The Courts Service returns the enrolled Deed Poll (officially stamped)
This enrolled document is the formal legal confirmation of the name change.
How to book us?
We come to you in Cork City and surrounding areas. Flexible evening appointments available.
