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People ordering birth, death and marriage certificates were warned by the Registrar General today not to be fooled by unofficial websites, after an advertising watchdog investigation.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with naturalisation and registration certificates issued by UKVI for British passport applications.
If your child was conceived through sperm donation you'll need to provide additional evidence to support your passport application.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to process passport applications for customers who hold British national (overseas) citizenship.
HM Passport Office guidelines for photographers and photographic studios producing photos for UK passports.
A map showing the locations of IPS offices across the United Kingdom.
You can apply to get a weekly list of registered deaths if you're part of an approved organisation.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the British overseas territories citizen (BOTC) nationality status and how to deal with BOTC passport applications.
The guidance letter accompanies the authorised persons appointment form.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the different types of British passports they may receive as part of a passport application.
This document contains useful information about United States which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to physically and electronically cancel a British passport.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to add and record titles and observations on a passport.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about birth registration and how to deal with applications where the birth is not registered, registered late or re-registered.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to add observations to passports.
Answers to frequently asked questions about registered buildings.
This document includes guidance on first-time applicants, renewals, parental responsibility, court orders and loco parentis.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about replacing documents that have been lost or damaged.
Robert Goodwill unveiled the new site, which is Her Majesty’s Passport Office’s largest office.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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