Tell us about a name change or correction

Use this form to:

• update your Council Tax account if your name has legally changed due to marriage, divorce or deed poll
• correct a spelling mistake, missing title or incomplete name on your Council Tax account.

This form is only for legal name changes and name corrections.

Do not use this form if you have moved into, out of or within Knowsley, or if you need to add or remove someone from a Council Tax account.

• Use our Moving Home page if you have changed address
• If you are a landlord or agent, use our Information for Landlords page.

Supporting evidence

You must upload supporting evidence if your name has legally changed due to marriage, divorce or deed poll. You will not be able to submit the form without evidence.

Accepted evidence includes:

• marriage certificate
• final divorce documents or a letter from a solicitor
• deed poll document.

If you are reporting a spelling mistake, missing title or incomplete name, we may contact you if we need further information.

What happens next?

We aim to process your request within 30 days. If we need more information, it may take longer.

Once your request has been processed, you can view the changes through your My Account. If you do not already have an online account, you can register here.

Once we have updated your account, the corrected or updated name will be shown on future Council Tax bills.

Tell us about a name change or correction here