

Unless you pay for secure delivery, the documents you send us will be sent back to you by Royal Mail second class post. Need secure delivery to return your supporting documents? This applies if your last passport was issued for one year or less. your photo (including where you cannot be recognised from your current passport photo).your name, date of birth, place of birth, gender or nationality.This applies if you want to change your current British passport. Section 10 must be completed for: all adult and child applications you want to replace a British passport that has been lost, stolen or damaged.

Section 10 must be completed for: all adult and child applications.
Photocopy of passport for renewal registration#
have become a British national by naturalisation or registration.are renewing a passport that is handwritten.were included as a child on someone else’s passport.have never had a British passport before.

Sections to complete Adult, 16 or above (or about to turn 16 in the next 3 weeks)Ħ (if aged 12-15 or about to turn 12 in the next 3 weeks) The countersignatory must complete section 10 and correctly certify one of your photos.
Photocopy of passport for renewal how to#
Find out more about the services we offer and how to access them at How to fill in each section of the paper application form Visiting the UK and want to apply when you’re there?Īdditional support is available for anyone who has a disability. If you live outside the UK, you apply in a different way. Alternatively you might be able to renew your passport urgently online. You will need to book and pay for an appointment online and go to a passport office with a fully completed application form, 2 photos and the right supporting documents. Visit You may be able to get a passport using the 1-day Premium service (usually within 4 hours, although this could be the next day if the office is due to close) or 1-week Fast Track service. You must attach the correct postage to your envelope. Use the envelope that came with your pack to send us your fully completed application form, supporting documents, 2 photos, and your fee. The Post Office will then send us your application by Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed (this is included in the additional fee, which is charged by the Post Office). The Post Office will check your application form, your supporting documents, 2 photos, and your fee. Visit (additional fee applies, see passport fee section). For more information visit: Post Office Paper Check & Send Service They’ll send your old passport (if you have one) or documents to HM Passport Office by Royal Mail Special Delivery (this is included in the additional fee, which is charged by the Post Office). They will take your photo, fill in the application online and submit it for you. Visit: (selected branches only and additional fee applies, see passport fee section). You don’t need to read these guidance notes. We’ll tell you what details you need to complete and what documents you need to send us. Visit It’s cheaper and easier to apply online.

To avoid delays, we’ll need a fully completed form, 2 suitable photos, the right documents and fee. Please don’t book travel until you’ve received your new passport, as we can’t accept responsibility for any travel that you book.
