How do I get a copy of statutory declaration?

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have also posted this in chat
My dm remarried when I was young, I used my stepfathers's name although he never formally adopted me. This meant my birth certificate was different to the name I used so when I was 18 my dm arranged for me to sign a statutory declaration through her solicitors, I only got one copy and if any thing happened to it I would have no connection to my birth certificate especially as I am now married. How do go about getting some sort of copy?

the only way you would get a copy is from the solicitors who prepared it for you. They are likely (& reasonable) to ask for a fee to retrieve it from storage. Depending on how long ago it was that you were 18, you may find that they don't have a copy though as they're not required to keep papers indefinitely.

sorry i misread - what seeline said on the other thread is exactly right. If you know anyone who's a solicitor, they'll probably do it free as a favour for you (& get a few done at the same time). Otherwise, lots of them will do it at the front desk at the office for a fixed contribution into the office party fund or similar (about £10 a copy) - you'd need to take the original plus some form of photo ID

Unfortunately I don't know which solicitors as my dm organised and she's now died, I'm concerned because there seem to be more and more situations where you need proof of id

in that case, rely on certified copies, as per my 2nd post. I'll happily certify for you without charge if you want to PM me and let me know where you are.

Thanks for the offer, unfortunately I live on a small island where although we follow uk laws on the whole there are some differences so probably best to get it done by a local firm. I'll have to ring round and arrange to get some copies done, better safe than sorry especially as I'm good at mislaying things!

You can get certified copies of official documents done at the post office. It costs about £7 I think.