Your Deed Poll is the vital legal proof of your name change. Losing it can cause real problems when you need to verify your identity or update records like your passport or driving licence. So, what can you do if your original Deed Poll is lost or destroyed?
Can You Get a 'Copy' of the Old One? Generally, no. If you didn't "enrol" your Deed Poll with the Royal Courts of Justice (a voluntary and less common process), there's no central register holding a copy of your original document.
The Solution: A New Evidentiary Document The practical solution is to obtain a new Deed Poll document that confirms the name change you already made. This new document serves as replacement evidence of your legally established name.
How Legalmaster Can Assist (Our Replacement Service): Legalmaster understands this predicament. Even if you didn't get your original Deed Poll through us, we can help you execute a new, legally valid Deed Poll document confirming your current name. This acts as a replacement for your lost original.
- Process: We guide you through creating a new Deed Poll declaration stating your current legal name and confirming you have renounced your former name.
- Verification: We'll need details and potentially proof of identity to ensure the new document accurately reflects your established legal name.
- Legally Sound: The replacement Deed Poll document generated via Legalmaster is drafted to meet all UK legal requirements and, once correctly signed and witnessed by you, serves as valid legal evidence of your name.
- Multiple Copies: You can easily obtain multiple copies for various official uses.
Losing your Deed Poll doesn't mean your name change is undone, but it does mean you lack the standard proof. Legalmaster's replacement Deed Poll service provides a straightforward way to obtain fresh, legally recognised evidence of your name, allowing you to update records and prove your identity with confidence.
