My father was illegitimate his mother's name was Jones. He was raised (but not adopted) by a couple named Moss. He has always been known as Moss as I have. Does anyone know what the legal position is, please?
2006-09-12 05:15:47 · 9 answers · asked by Graham P 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
As long as it is not for illegal, or fraud purposes you may be known (and expect to be known) by any name you chose. This is for England and Wales. If you wish to formalise matters you can take out a deed poll (though you do not have to) which is a very simple document drawn up by a solicitor.
In Scotland, if you have been known by a name of your choosing and have for example bank statements with your chosen name on it, after a couple of years, that name must be accepted by people as your name.
2006-09-12 05:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your legal surname is whatever is on your birth certificate
i think what you are asking is what is your actual family name, technically you can have any name you want. when you are born your parents could name you whatever they want.
but i would have to say...because your father is illegitimate...and his birth mother was a jones....i would then say you are a jones
2006-09-12 05:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by Chief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your name is Moss, you were registered as Moss. You can legally call yourself any name, to make it official you visit a solicitor and change it by Deed Poll, which is very quick and easy to do,!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-12 05:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Dolly Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever is on your birth certificate. I have researched my family history, the surnames often altered for a variety of reasons
2006-09-12 05:18:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your legal surname is the one on your birth certificate - simple as that!
2006-09-12 05:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Fluffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legal surname is moss if it appears that way on you birth certificate .
2006-09-12 05:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by .... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roberts.
2006-09-12 05:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by Mick G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your dad was not adopted he is still MR Jones
but you are what ever was put on your birth certificate
2006-09-12 05:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by destiny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its on your birth certificate , NI number then its your legal name .
2006-09-12 05:18:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋