Do I need a deed poll after divorce?

If you wish to change your name after divorce you will need a deed poll. A deed poll is a legal document that makes your new name official. 

To obtain a deed poll, you will need the following:

A declaration that you are giving up your old name, and adopting a new name. You will also have to specify the date you wish to start using your chosen new name.

If you simply want to revert to your maiden name after divorce, you may not need a deed poll if you have your original birth certificate, marriage certificate, and the Final Order of divorce.