Married name
Non-EEA nationals who have changed their name through marriage
What you get
- Advice on the correct route and order of steps
- Help requesting and completing the Change of Name Licence application, if you need one
- Guidance on the deed poll and on updating your passport
About this service
Change of Name on Immigration Record
If your name changes, for example after marriage or by deed poll, your immigration record and IRP card need to match your passport. Non-EEA adults who want to change their name for reasons other than marriage first need a Change of Name Licence from ISD before executing a deed poll. We guide you through the right steps in the right order, so your documents stay consistent. Mismatched names across your passport, IRP card and other documents can cause problems at the border, with employers and with future applications. We make sure every record ends up in the same name.
€750
Fixed fee
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Areas we cover
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Documents to prepare
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Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Deed poll
Non-EEA adults who want to change their name by deed poll
New passport
People with a new passport in a new name who need their immigration record updated
At a glance
Eligibility
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Marriage or maiden name
No licence is needed. Your passport and records are updated with your marriage certificate
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Other name changes
Non-EEA adults need a Change of Name Licence under the Aliens Act 1935, and then a deed poll
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Irish, British, EU citizens and minors
They change their name by deed poll and may need a letter from ISD confirming no licence is required
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Valid permission
You hold valid immigration permission in Ireland
Our promise
What's included
Change of Name on Immigration Record
€750
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
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5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We confirm whether you need a licence.
- 2Step 2
If you do, we help you apply to ISD's Change of Name Licence Section.
- 3Step 3
You execute the deed poll and get a passport in your new name.
- 4Step 4
We submit a portal request to update your immigration record.
- Step 5
Your updated IRP card is posted to you.
Good to know
Our fee
€750 VAT included. Government fees are separate.
Government fee
€13 for the Change of Name Licence, payable only if it's granted. Deed poll and passport fees are separate.
Timing
ISD doesn't publish a processing time for licences. Allow time before booking travel in your new name.
Consistent names
Keep your names consistent across your passport, IRP and other records to avoid problems at the border.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
If your name changes, your Irish immigration record and IRP card need to match your passport. How you do this depends on why your name has changed. A name change on marriage, or reverting to a maiden name, is straightforward: no licence is needed, and once your passport is in your new name, your immigration record is updated through a request on ISD's Customer Service Portal, supported by your marriage certificate. Other name changes are different. Under the Aliens Act 1935, a non-EEA adult who wants to change their name for other reasons, for example by deed poll, first needs a Change of Name Licence from ISD's Change of Name Licence Section. The licence costs €13, payable only if it's granted. With the licence in place, the person executes the deed poll, gets a passport in the new name and then asks ISD to update their record and issue a new IRP card. Irish, British and EU citizens, and children under 18, change their name by deed poll without a licence, though a letter from ISD may be needed. Keeping names consistent across your passport, IRP card and travel bookings avoids problems at the border.
No. Changing your name on marriage, or reverting to your maiden name, doesn't need a licence.
Usually the passport. Once you have a passport in your new name, your immigration record can be updated to match.
No. Minors under 18 change their name by deed poll, though you may need a letter from ISD.
Make sure the name on your ticket matches your passport, and carry your IRP and supporting documents. Talk to us before booking travel.
Yes. Submit a portal query so your permission is linked to your new passport details. A new IRP card will then be issued.
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Get started with Change of Name on Immigration Record
€750
€750
Change of Name on Immigration Record