What is meant by your full name?

You will need to read the following information carefully and understand what we mean by  'Full Name'.  If your information is incorrect at the outset then the matches we offer you may not be compatible.

First Name

Use your FIRST name exactly as it appears on your birth certificate or if you have been adopted use the FIRST name on your adoption certificate.  Use your FIRST name, regardless of whether you are called by this name now.  For example, you may prefer to be called by a middle name instead of your first name.  If you have changed your name by Deed Poll Certificate or Declaration with a Solicitor, then use your first name as it appears on the form.

Middle Name(s)

Leave this box blank if you don't have a middle name(s)

Use your MIDDLE name(s) exactly as they appear on your birth certificate or if you have been adopted use the middle name(s) as they appear on your adoption certificate.  

Use all MIDDLE names, regardless of whether you usually use them.  For example, you may have middle names that you never use. 

If you have changed your MIDDLE name(s) by Deed Poll Certificate or Declaration with a Solicitor, then use the middle name(s) as they appear on the form.  

Maiden Name (or Birth Name) Women only

Women who have been married/divorced or widowed and have used their husband's last name/surname should fill out this box with their own birth name or adoption name.  If you have never used another last name/surname the DO NOT use this box, leave it blank. 

Instead put your Maiden name also called a birth name/adoption name in the last name or surname box. 

Last Name or Surname

For Men - this is the last name or surname on your birth certificate or if you have been adopted use the last name/surname on the adoption certificate,.  If  you have changed your name by Deed Poll or Declaration at a Solicitor then use the name on the name change form.

For Women - If you have been married and divorced/widowed once or more than once, use all your married names. 

If you have changed your name by Deed Poll Certificate or Declaration with a Solicitor then this becomes your full name.