I changed back to my maiden name at the same time as my divorce from my ex husband

by deed poll at the solicitors  I have been using my maiden name since 1994  

my deed poll certificate as been misplaced and I only know the year   not the date or month .

I am putting a notice of marriage In for Feb 18    

the registra said they need the deed poll certificate and date

I got a replacement deed poll certificate but there is the yr only on it , they won't accept it without the full date

I have heard that it may be not possible to trace the date after all these years

what do I do , do I need to see a solicitor ?

I have this same problem as my mum changed my surname when I was a child. I've never had a copy my mum gave me hers when I married first time round. Unfortunately she has now passed away. I checked with national archives in London as most solicitors send the deed poll certificate there unfortunately they don't have a copy and I don't remember the name of the solicitors as I was little. I explained the sitiuation to the registry office and they have been helpful and told me not to worry as my old marriage certificate has it on there. So when I do notice of marriage in March all I have to do is hand over all the documents I have.

You could give national archives a ring in the hope that they would have a copy with the date on. I would also ask to speak to the senior register at the registry office and see if they could help you in any way.

Good luck x

hi all ,
thank you so much for your replies