If you need to change the name on your licence, we may ask for a certified copy of your marriage certificate or deed poll certificate to be submitted with your change of details application.
Who can certify your marriage certificate or a deed poll
These documents can be certified by a professional body such as:
- a solicitor
- a doctor
- The Post Office
Alternatively, when you send us copies of documents as part of an application for a pilot licence, they can be certified by one of the following authorised people:
- the Head of training at your approved training organisation
- the Head of Flight Standards at an Air Operator Certificate holder or authorised signatory
- a UK-approved Examiner
- the EASA approved Examiner that conducted your skills test
- a Chief Flying Instructor (CFI)
- a Base Captain or Fleet Manager
Certification format
The certifier should write the following on each copy:
- the declaration “I have seen the original document and I certify that this is a complete and accurate copy of the original passport, licence or logbook for (applicant name)”
- their signature
- their name (in block capitals)
- their position or capacity (e.g. "Head of approved training organisation")
- their CAA reference number (where applicable)
- their date