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Guidance notes for social services departments when applying for passports on behalf of 'looked after children'

General advice for social services departments making passport applications on behalf of children subject to care or supervision orders.

• From: Home Office and HM Passport Office
• Published: 14 February 2011
• Last updated: 14 September 2023 — See all updates

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Guidance notes for social services departments when applying for passports on behalf of 'looked after children' (accessible version)

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These notes provide general advice for social services departments when making passport applications on behalf of children subject to care/supervision orders or accommodated by voluntary agreement.

Published 14 February 2011
Last updated 14 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 14 September 2023

   The guidance has been updated in accordance with updated policy around accepting referees and the criteria required to enable them to sign passport applications on behalf of children in Social Service’s care.

2. 12 May 2020

   These updated guidance notes include new Children's Acts and online applications.

3. 14 February 2011

   First published.