Guidance

Balance of probabilities: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to use a balance of probabilities when dealing with passport applications.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 22 March 2021
• Last updated: 31 July 2024 — See all updates

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff when and how to use a balance of probabilities when dealing with passport applications.

Published 22 March 2021
Last updated 31 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 July 2024

   Guidance updated to make minor formatting changes and to reflect the name change from Guidance & Quality, Operating Standards to Quality, Examination Support team (QuESt).

2. 11 November 2022

   Version 10.0 added of updated guidance.

3. 23 September 2022

   Accessible version added.

4. 22 March 2021

   First published.