Will i need my husbands deed poll if i wait 5 years to divorce him?

I am trying to divorce my husband, we have been seperated one year now, he won't give me his deed poll so I can't apply. If I wait another 4 years to apply again whereby I do not need his consent, will I still need his deed poll then? Will I still be stuck in the same position. I can't afford or am inclined to get a solicitor involved.