ℹ️ Parental Responsibility (PR): Usually both birth parents (if married), or mother automatically. Father gains PR through: marriage, joint birth registration (after Dec 2003), parental responsibility agreement, or court order.
⚠️ CRITICAL: ALL persons with parental responsibility MUST sign this deed. If any PR holder does not consent, the name change will not be legally valid.
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Who will witness the signatures?
Must be an independent adult (18+), not a family member
ℹ️ The witness must be an independent adult (18+) who is not related to the family. Suitable witnesses include: solicitors, teachers, doctors, or colleagues.