Declaration of name change

[numan]

I wonder if anyone out there can help me.. I changed my name by statutory declaration in the late 1980's in Shrewsbury, but have no recollection of the actual court or solicitor that dealt with me. I now have a new job that requires upper level CTC clearance and need copies of the documents (which I don't even remember receiving at the time, let alone having them now!) that were apparently issued to me. I have phoned every court in Shrewsbury, who haven't a clue what I'm talking about, likewise the passport office!! I could really do with a suggestion or educated advice on how I can find out where to apply for these. HELP!!

[sandbach99]

I'm not sure this will help but all I can think of is contact Shire Hall in Shrewsbury and see if they can give you lists of the courts in the area in the 80's and a list of the solicitors paying business rates at that time, then check to see if any of these solicitors are still in practice, if so write or email them asking to check their old files, stress the urgency. Also check to see if you can see any linking names in the solicitors that have ceased trading ie. A&B now being G,A, C&B and see if they have amalgamated. When you come to a dead end ring the existing firms and ask if they know who took over the long gone firms, someone may know.

Regarding the courts there may have been more or different courts then, I would write to whoever is in charge at the courts, not talk to some clerk who may only deal with fines etc, give your phone numbers and email address in case they need to contact you. At least you should get written replies which shows you are trying.

If you get nowhere and don't mind the publicity ask the local paper to run the story asking if anyone remembers the case, if you want no publicity try an ad in the personnel column under a box number.

Another thought ring any solicitor to see if these name changes go to a central place as birth certs do

Good luck, there must be a way, try the last idea first!

[jeanyb]

numan, this may help

Q9: I've lost my Deed Poll, where can I get a copy from?
A: If you ordered your Deed Poll direct from us and you subscribed to our legal copy and archive service (available since May 2000), we can provide you with a legal (certified) copy of your original Deed Poll from our archives. To order, please call our Helpline (see top of this page for our number and hours). If you did not order our legal copy and archive service, we do not have a copy of your Deed Poll. All you can do is order a replacement Deed Poll (see three paragraphs below).

If you had your Deed Poll prepared elsewhere (at a solicitors for example), a copy of your Deed Poll will only be available if you had your Deed Poll entered in the Enrolment Books of the Supreme Court of Judicature, which is located within the Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand, London (telephone [phone]). Enrolled Deed Polls are held for about five years at the Royal Courts of Justice and then moved to the National Archives at Kew in Richmond, Surrey.

Please note, if you paid less than about �100 for your Deed Poll, you would not have paid to have your Deed Poll enrolled. In which case, no copy of your Deed Poll exists and all you can do to overcome your problem is to order another Deed Poll document. Even if your Deed Poll was enrolled, the expense of obtaining a copy - you have to physically attend and search for your Deed Poll - usually means it is much cheaper to order a replacement.

To order a replacement Deed Poll, please click on this link. You should read the whole page before clicking on the link to the application form. Please note, when you enter your name details on the application form, you should enter your 'old name' in the current name fields and your 'current name' in the new name fields. The idea is to replicate the name change shown on your lost Deed Poll document.

[numan]

I knew you lot wouldn't let me down!!

Sandbach, that info was invaluable and I shall start the long traul first thing tomorrow.

I will certainly let you know how I fared - thanks a million!

Numan

[numan]

Thanks jeanyb, but I didn't change it by deed poll.

Apparently, deed polls are an entirely different way of doing it - but it was really good of you to go to so much trouble. Who knows? If I contact them anyway, they may have an idea where I can get my info regardless.

Thanks again

Numan

[Buenchico]

It seems as if other ABers may have pointed you in the right direction already. I've just got a 'back-up' suggestion for you:

If you can't get hold of the original documents, I suggest contacting a solicitor and swearing an oath that you were named on your birth certificate as Fred Bloggs but that you are now known by the name of John Smith (or whatever). i.e. you are simply 'renewing' your statutory declaration. A solicitor will know far more about the 'ins and outs' of this procedure than I do but a procedure roughly along these lines should result in you obtaining the required legal paperwork relating to your change of name.

Chris

[numan]

Thanks very much Chris. It's certainly something to consider as a back-up if all else fails. I'll get in touch with my new employers and see if that will suffice.

Thanks again

Numan

[sandbach99]

Are you sure it was Shrewsbury and not one of the smaller towns nearby which now, and may have then, come under Telford, Just a thought.

[numan]

No Sandbach, I lived there for 6 years - it was definitely Shrewsbury - not a place I'd forget in a hurry! N

[hplove]

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   Why are u asking this? That's my question.


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   I dunno


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   I am new.