Change your name

Latest revision date: April 2023
Revision due date: April 2025


Who is this form for?

Please complete this form if you are a tenant of Berneslai Homes and you have changed your name.
Before you complete this form please make sure you have the following to hand:

• Evidence that shows your new name (for example – marriage certificate, deed poll etc.)
• A copy of your old and new signature, you can do this on a blank piece of paper.

You will be able to upload an image of these documents in the upload section of this form
If you don’t have the documents to hand then please send a copy by post to Berneslai Homes, PO Box 627, Barnsley, S70 9FZ. Please remember to tell us your name and address when sending the documents in.

Protecting your personal data

By completing this form you acknowledge that we will follow our responsibilities under data protection legislation. We will store the information securely, share it with partners and other statutory agencies where we have the right under law to do this, use it only for the purpose it was provided and process it as set out in our privacy policy. For more information please see our privacy policy on our website
  • Your Details

  • First Name *

  • Last Name *

  • Email Address

  • New Title *

  • New First Name *

  • New Last Name *

  • Please tell us why you changed your name *

  • Before we update your information we will need to confirm your identity by asking you some security questions which we will match to the information we hold about you. If the security details do match we will contact you and let you know. If the security details match we will update your name and within 10 working days.

  • Address *

  • Your date of birth *

  • Your national insurance

  • Upload Documents
  • Use this section to upload information that may help us deal with your request.

    For example a marriage certificate or deed poll.

    You will also need to upload a copy of your old and your new signature which you can sign on a blank piece of paper below your printed name.

    To upload this information you can either use a scanner or take a photo with your phone or tablet. Just click the upload button.

    More than one piece of information? Just click the “Add” button after you’ve finished uploading each one. You can upload a maximum of five pieces of evidence.

    If you haven’t got the evidence to upload at this point you can save your form until you have or you can upload it later using our “Document upload e form” which you can find on the Tell Us About it section of our website.

  • Documents of proof

    You can upload the following file types: JPG, PDF, PNG
    Please note if you are going to save this form instead of submitting, you will need to upload your file when you submit.

  • Confirmation
  • By ticking the box at the bottom of this section I declare that I fully understand and agree with the following statements:

    I declare that the information I have given on this form is correct and complete. 

    I understand that if you later find that I have deliberately supplied false information or omitted to supply information, we may take action.

    I understand that if I have not completed this form fully it may result in a delay in us acting on your request.

    I understand you may share my information with other agencies to detect and prevent fraud.