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Replace a damaged child passport

If your child’s passport is damaged, you’ll need to apply for a replacement.

You can apply online or by post.

Supporting documents

You must send all of the following with your application:

  • the damaged passport
  • a letter from someone with parental responsibility explaining how the damage happened (if you apply by post)
  • any valid passports from a different country your child might have
  • any court orders relating to the child (for example, that describe parental responsibility or residency arrangements)

You’ll also need either digital or printed photos of your child.

Apply online

It costs £57.50. You can pay with a credit or debit card.

You’ll need:

Apply online

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Ask someone to confirm your child’s identity

If your child is under 12, you’ll need to ask someone to confirm your child’s identity.

Let the person know that they’ll receive an email from HM Passport Office telling them what to do. They’ll confirm your child’s identity online - they do not need to sign a printed photo.

Find out who can confirm your child’s identity and what they need to do.

Apply by post

It costs £69.

You can apply by post by either:

Fill in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 of the form. Your child needs to sign section 6 if they’re 12 or over.

To send in your application, you can either:

  • post your form, photos and documents using the pre-printed envelope that comes with the form
  • take your form, photos and documents to the Post Office if you want to use the Passport Check and Send service

Signing the application

Someone with parental responsibility must sign the form.

If your child is 12 to 15 they need to sign the form too.

Countersigning the application

You must get the application form and one of your child’s photos countersigned.

Read the booklet that comes with the form if you need help with your application.

Choose how you want your documents sent back

Your documents will be sent back to you by normal post, but you can pay an extra £5 to get them sent by secure delivery. Choose this service on your application if you want to use it.

Getting your passport

Your new passport will be sent to you by courier or Royal Mail. They’ll either:

  • post it through your letterbox
  • hand it to you if you’re home
  • leave a card or post you a letter saying how you can get it (it will not say the package is your passport)

You can track your passport application.

View a printable version of the whole guide

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