# The Enrolment of Deeds (Change of Name) Regulations 1994, Regulation 3: Proof of citizenship, marriage etc


(1) As proof of the citizenship named in the deed poll, the applicant must produce—
(a) a certificate of birth; or
(b) a certificate of citizenship by registration or naturalisation or otherwise; or
(c) some other document evidencing such citizenship
(2) In addition to the documents set out in paragraph (1), an applicant who is married must—
(a) produce his certificate of marriage; and
(b) show that notice of his intention to apply for the enrolment of the deed poll has been given to his spouse by delivery or by post to his spouse’s last known address; and
(c) show that he has obtained the consent of his spouse to the proposed change of name or that there is good reason why such consent should be dispensed with.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/604/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/enrolment-of-deeds-change-of-name-regulations-1994/regulation-3
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