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Signatures that do not match a customer's name: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications when the customer’s signature does not match their name.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 23 June 2023

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Names: signatures that do not match a customer's name

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with applications when a customer’s signature does not match the name on their paper application form.

Examiners must be aware:

• some customers may not be able to sign their application for a passport because of a mental or physical disability
• customers applying for a post-dated passport must sign their application in their future name
• someone with parental responsibility may sign the application form
• customers who are also known by a religious, stage or professional name, may sign their application form using that name or their real name
• customers using Digital Customer Services to apply for their passport online do not provide a signature

Published 23 June 2023