Deed Poll

Anyone in Ireland can change their name via a deed poll. A deed poll is a basic form, printed on deed paper, formally stating that a person has changed their name. It must be properly witnessed in order to be official. A deed poll can also be enrolled, and this was previously required as part of the process of applying for a Gender Recognition Cert (GRC), although this is no longer the case. It is still required for certain purposes, but for any transgender people who are also looking to apply for a GRC, there is no need to complete a deed poll at all, nor to enrol it if it has already been completed.