Initially hidden fields

Some fields are marked “(initially hidden)”. These details are recorded in the notice but are not shown in the public summary to reduce automated scraping.

• Place detail line 1 and Place detail line 2
• Old correspondence address line 1 and Old correspondence address line 2

The remaining place/address lines are shown in the public summary. Readers can request a secure email link from the notice page to view the full notice (including the initially hidden lines).

Names and surnames

The form separates the forename (“New name” / “Old name”) from the surname (“New surname” / “Old surname”). The site will combine them when displaying “new name” and “old name”.

Editable wording and published notes

The form includes editable wording fields that become part of the published notice:

• Old-name abandonment wording (editable)
• Renunciation & adoption wording (editable)
• Notes (these will be published)

If you change these, the notice will use your wording. Notes are public: do not include private address lines or anything you do not want published.

Preview

Use “Update preview” to generate the formal notice wording from the fields you have entered. This helps you check spelling, dates, and the overall wording before submitting.

The preview is generated in your browser. The final published notice is generated from the same fields and may differ slightly in formatting.

From submission to publication

1. Complete the form at /notice/add/.
2. Click “Verify email”. We send a verification link to your email address.
3. Use the link to confirm your email and view the bank details and your payment reference.
4. Make the bank transfer using the reference. After confirmation and review, the notice can be published.
5. When published, your notice is available at /people/<code>/. Share the code when you need to prove the public record.

This page is for general information only and is not legal advice.

Suggestions for improvement can be made via the contact page.