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Parental responsibility: children in care of the local authority: caseworker guidance

HM Passport Office guidance on how to deal with an application for a child in the care of the local authorities.

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HM Passport Office
Published
24 January 2024
Last updated
9 October 2024 — See all updates

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Children in care of the local authority (accessible version)

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office examiners how to deal with an application for a child in the care of local authorities.

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Published 24 January 2024
Last updated 9 October 2024 + show all updates

  1. This guidance has been updated to make it clear where a child (or young adult) is subject to a full care order the Director of Social Services (or equivalent grade) must give additional written consent in a covering letter if they did not complete the declaration.

  2. First published.

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