Guidance

Names that cannot be used in passports: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff about names that cannot be used in passports.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 22 March 2021
• Last updated: 14 December 2022 — See all updates

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about names that cannot be used in passports and how to deal with applications that have them, including names that:

• cause public offence
• breach trademark or copyright
• our system cannot accept for technical reasons

Published 22 March 2021
Last updated 14 December 2022 + show all updates

1. 14 December 2022

   Updated version published.

2. 29 September 2022

   Accessible version added.

3. 22 March 2021

   First published.