Deed Poll Singapore Lawyer

If you’re a Singapore citizen looking to legally change your name, you’ll need to execute a deed poll—a legal document that declares your intention to adopt a new name. This document must be signed in the presence of a qualified lawyer in order to be valid.

Simple, Fast & Affordable Deed Poll Services

At JCP Law, we make the name change process easy and affordable. We are one of the leading deed poll providers in Singapore, offering:

• Online deed poll service – available from $50 per name change
• In-person deed poll service – available at $100

Our online application is extremely user-friendly and takes around 5 minutes to complete. It guides you step-by-step, so you can confidently prepare your deed poll without hassle.

Your deed poll printed on good quality paper: why it matters

Most people never think about the paper. It is worth thinking about once.

A deed poll is not a form you use and discard. It is the permanent record of your name change, and you may be asked for it years later by a bank, an insurer, an employer, a school, an embassy, or by ICA itself. If you lose it, there is no reprint. You would need a statutory declaration explaining the circumstances.

We print every deed poll on thick, good quality paper, single sided.

Single sided, because a document that will be signed, witnessed, photocopied and scanned repeatedly should never have text showing through from the reverse.

Thick stock and good inks, because thin paper creases along the folds, tears at those creases and discolours with age, and cheap ink fades. A document meant to last decades should be produced like one.

It costs us more than printing it on ordinary office paper, and we think it is the right way to do it.

Lamination

For S$15 we can laminate your deed poll, sealing it against handling, humidity and spills. A laminated deed poll can still be submitted to ICA in the ordinary way.

It is worth considering if the document will be carried around, stored somewhere less than ideal, or handled often over the years. Mention it when you come in to sign and we will arrange it.

What Happens After Signing the Deed Poll?

Once your deed poll is properly signed and witnessed by our lawyer, you’ll need to submit it to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to officially update your name in government records.

You can do this in either of two ways:

• Online via the ICA website
• In person at the ICA Building

Please note that ICA charges a separate processing fee, which is not included in our service charges.

How We Help

• Drafting and preparing your deed poll
• Lawyer witnessing of your signature
• Clear guidance on next steps with ICA

Whether you prefer the convenience of an online process or a face-to-face appointment, we’re here to support your name change smoothly and efficiently. Start your deed poll application today using our online form. If you prefer to visit us in person please get in touch to make an appointment.

How it works

1. Complete our simple online form - it takes about 5 minutes and costs $50.
2. We’ll contact you to arrange a convenient time to stop by the office and sign your deed poll.
3. You can then submit your deed poll at the ICA or via their online platform.

Frequently asked questions

I am changing the name of my child – does my child need to sign the deed poll at the lawyers’ office?

No, only the parents with custody are required to sign the deed poll.

After I do a deed poll and updated my NRIC, do I need to change my passport as well?

Please note that after you sign the deed poll and submit it to ICA, your passport is not automatically changed. You will need to apply for a new passport. It is recommended that you ensure that all your travel documents (passport, air tickets, hotel reservations) all reflect the same name.

Will a deed poll expire?

A deed poll does not expire, but it is recommended that it be submitted to ICA within 28 days of your signing of the deed poll.

It is not convenient for me to come to your office to sign the deed poll, can I e-sign the deed poll?

Yes, this can be arranged but additional charges apply because more time needs to spent by the lawyer. Please email us at hello@jcplaw.com.sg with your request.

Can you laminate my deed poll?

Yes, for S$15. Lamination seals the document against handling, humidity and spills, and a laminated deed poll can still be submitted to ICA in the ordinary way. Let us know when you come in to sign.

What paper is the deed poll printed on?

Thick, good quality stock, printed single sided. A deed poll has to survive being folded, handled, copied and stored for decades, and thin double sided printing does not hold up to that. It is not something most people think to ask about, and it is the difference between a document that is still presentable in twenty years and one that is not.

I changed my name in the past via a deed poll but I have lost that deed poll. Do I need to make another deed poll?

You will need to make a Statutory Declaration to explain the circumstances. We are able to assist with this. Please email us at hello@jcplaw.com.sg with your request.

Are there any restrictions on my new name?

Generally, you are free to have any name that you like. However, a name that is calculated to be offensive, vulgar, or scandalous may be rejected for registration by ICA. To be sure, you can contact ICA to see if they will have any restrictions to the proposed new name.

Can I change my surname?

Yes

What documents do I need to bring along when coming to sign the deed poll?

Please bring along your Singapore NRIC, or SAF 11B (where applicable).

I am not a Singapore citizen, can I change my name via deed poll?

If you are not a Singapore citizen, the procedure for you to change your name in government records may not be the same as Singapore. We recommend that you get in touch with the Embassy of the country of your citizenship to find out the process for changing your name.

I have joint custody of my child with my ex-spouse but he/she is no longer contactable. Can I still proceed with the deed poll?

If both parents have joint custody of the child, ICA still generally requires both parents to sign the deed poll.

Can I change the name on my/my child’s birth certificate?

No, ICA does not permit a change of particulars on the birth certificate.

I have done a deed poll and submitted it to ICA. Do I need to notify anyone else?

You may wish to update your financial institutions, telcos, credit companies, and any other organisation where you have an account or ongoing commitments. ICA only updates government agencies.