humbugholder
Mon 06-Feb-12 18:26:08
My ex-husband and I separated in June last year. I am very keen to revert back to my maiden name and wondered if anyone can give me some advice. Can I just do this myself, ie: would my bank etc allow me just to revert back to my maiden name? I have looked up changing it by deed poll and have found websites offering to do it for £7.99, but I am not sure they are legal or binding. Wondered if anyone can give me their experiences? Thanks.
doblet
Mon 06-Feb-12 18:28:23
My solicitor said I can use my maiden name if I wished, so I do and have not heard anything to contradict her advice. Nothing is in my married name
piellabakewell
Mon 06-Feb-12 18:45:45
I used an online deed poll service and the passport office, DVLA, bank etc have all asked to see it so I'm glad I did. A friend witnessed it for me. It cost about £40 for several copies.
I'm not divorced yet either but have been using my maiden name for almost two years now.
ItAlwaysPours
Wed 08-Feb-12 10:44:02
You can do it for free. There are plenty of online free deed poll websites that you can use for this. I used one, printed it and got it signed by two seperate witnesses and have since used it to change bank/drivers licence/passport.
