How to notify the HMRC of a Name Change
How to notify HMRC of a name change
If you have changed your name, you would have to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to update it on the system.
There are two different ways to notify HMRC and this depends if:
You only pay tax through Self Assessment
You are a tax agent
You will need to log in to the Government Gateway in order to do so. A Government Gateway user ID and password would be required, and you would have to create an account if you do not have an ID.
If you have submitted a Self Assessment tax return as well, the details will automatically be updated for both.
If you change gender, this will be updated automatically in the syste
Once this has been completed, HMRC will update your personal records, this includes:
Income Tax
National Insurance
Tax Credits and Benefits
Services such as the Pension Service
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