Name change / alias statement
Use this declaration to reconcile name differences across documents (marriage, deed poll, transliteration, initials). Keep it factual, concise, and supported with clear evidence.
When to use this
- Your passport shows a different surname after marriage/divorce than older records.
- Some documents show initials or transliteration differences (e.g., middle name initial only).
- You executed a formal name change (deed poll) and need to map legacy records to the current name.
Good practice
- List every material variant exactly as it appears (spelling, accents, punctuation).
- Attach the primary evidence that explains the change (marriage certificate, deed poll, etc.).
- Include certified translations for non-English documents (with translator’s statement and contact).
Common pitfalls
- Leaving out variants that appear on key evidence (e.g., English test or degree certificate).
- Attaching photos instead of clear, combined PDFs — re-scan and label files sensibly.
- Submitting a long narrative instead of a concise mapping; reviewers prefer tidy, factual statements.
Checklist (copy/paste)
- [ ] Current passport name clearly stated
- [ ] All previous/alias forms listed verbatim
- [ ] Primary evidence attached (marriage certificate / deed poll)
- [ ] Certified translations included where needed
- [ ] Optional: mapping of where each variant appears
Information only — not legal advice. Provide originals at appointments if requested and keep copies for future applications (extensions, ILR).
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Name change / alias statement
Date: 4 October 2025
Applicant
• Full name (current, legal): Jane Maria Smith
• Date of birth: 12 March 1993
• Nationality: Canadian
• Passport number: 123456789
• Current address: 10 Example Street, London, SW1A 1AA
Reason for change
I confirm that my name differs across some documents due to: Marriage (effective from 15 August 2022).
Previous names / alias forms
• Jane Maria Brown (maiden name)
• Jane M Smith (appears on IELTS result)
• JANE M. SMITH (bank statements, uppercase only)
Where variants appear
IELTS for UKVI TRF: 22-UK-12345 shows 'Jane M Smith'
Degree certificate shows 'Jane Maria Brown'
Bank statements show 'JANE M. SMITH'{{^variant_sources}}(Not applicable / see evidence){{/variant_sources}}
Statement
I confirm that all of the above names refer to the same person: Jane Maria Smith. Any variations arise from the stated reason (e.g., marriage, deed poll, transliteration, or initialisation). Where initials or uppercase formatting are used, these are formatting differences only and do not constitute different identities.
Evidence attached
• Marriage certificate (original + certified translation if applicable)
• Deed poll / name change certificate (if relevant)
• Current passport biodata page
• Previous passport biodata page (if relevant)
• Degree certificate / ECCTIS letter
• English test result (TRF)
{{#transliteration_note}}In some records my middle name appears as the initial 'M' and elsewhere fully as 'Maria'. This is a formatting/transliteration difference only.
{{/assurance_note}}All names listed refer to the same person: me, Jane Maria Smith. Please assess the application on this basis.
Contact (if further information is required)
• Email: jane@example.com
• Phone: +44 7700 900123
Signature
______________________________
Jane Maria Smith