Change of Name Request

A car lease contract is a long-term commitment, and your personal circumstances might change during your contract term. You might get married, divorced, or need to transfer the lease to someone else.

This requires securing a change of name request, which can raise many questions for someone unfamiliar with the process.

To make it easier, car leasing experts, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, explain the different types of name changes and how to request a name change on a car lease contract.

It's crucial to stay on top of your car lease contract and change your name if your personal circumstances have changed. A car lease is a legally binding agreement and, like any other contract, will need to be updated if your name or any personal details have changed.

If your name has changed, it's your responsibility as the account holder to keep your details up to date regarding your lease agreement.

The different types of name changes include marriage, divorce, and legal name changes.

If you've tied the knot or got divorced, you'll need to inform us about your name change. This is part of a contract change, so we will need your change of name request in writing via your Online Account or email.

You must also attach the relevant legal documentation, such as your marriage certificate, decree absolute, deed-poll declaration, a valid UK photocard driving licence or paper licence, and passport.

When making the change, we also require the following information:

• Old and new name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Proof of address

• Registration number

On rare occasions, you might be looking to transfer your car lease to another person because your circumstances have changed, such as redundancy or relocation, or you can't terminate your lease contract early and need an alternative. This is known as a Transfer of Contract. 

To be able to secure a Transfer of Contract, you must meet several criteria:

• The original agreement is a regulated Personal Contract Hire or Contract Hire agreement

• You have more than 12 months remaining on your contract

• You are up to date with your payments

• The new lessee has been credit approved by the finance provider

• The vehicle in question has not already been part of a lease transfer agreement

• You have paid the administration fee (around £480 inc. VAT)

For more information on a Transfer of Contract, check out our comprehensive Transferring a Lease to Others guide.

If your name has changed and you wish to update your car lease agreement, you must submit a change of name request. As this changes the information on a legally binding long-term contract, we need the request in writing via your Online Account or email.

To help make the request a little easier for you, here's what you must do:

• Access your Online Account or email our Customer Services team

• Clearly state the purpose of your email

• Provide your old name, new name, relevant documentation, and vehicle registration

After this, our Customer Service team will work their magic and update your contact details (if you meet the criteria).

Whether you've been married, divorced, or have legally changed your name, it's your responsibility to update your details with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

We require the request in writing, via your Online Account or emailing our Customer Services team. In your request, you should include:

• Your old and new name

• Your vehicle registration number

• Your contact details

• The relevant legal documentation

If you want to transfer your contract to someone else, ring us on 0345 811 9595 or email our transfers team. 

Have any further questions? Ring one of our car leasing experts on 0345 811 9595, and we'd be happy to help. Nationwide Vehicle Contracts also produce a range of comprehensive guides answering common customer queries; visit Ask Nationwide Vehicle Contracts for more information.