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Application to register child under 18 as British subject

Form to register a child under 18 as a British subject: form MN4

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Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British subject: form MN4

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Use this form to register a child under 18 as a British subject. The child must meet strict requirements, which you can find in the guidance.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 December 2012
Last updated 24 July 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance to align with the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (Amendment) Regulations coming into effect.

  2. Referees and identity section updated.

  3. Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

  4. Guidance updated to reflect changes introduced by the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and revisions to the good character requirement.

  5. It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision.

  6. Updated 'Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British subject: form MN4' guidance.

  7. Updated.

  8. First published.

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