Guidance

Deceased person's passport: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff what to do when customers tell us about the death of a passport holder.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 6 October 2022
• Last updated: 31 January 2025 — See all updates

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Deceased person's passports (accessible)

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to cancel a passport or deal with a passport application if the customer has died.

Published 6 October 2022
Last updated 31 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 31 January 2025

   Guidance updated with minor formatting changes.

2. 6 October 2022

   First published.