For nationality purposes parents are defined in law as ‘mother’ and ‘father’. Nationality by birth cannot always be gained through either parent’s national status. This includes parents who are of the same sex. Because of this, it is important that the ‘mother’ and ‘father’ are entered in the correct boxes. The name you enter on the form should fully match your previous British passport or the documents you send us. For example your birth or adoption certificate, marriage certificate, nationality certificate. If you later find the passport which you reported lost or stolen, you must return it to us. You will no longer be able to use the passport. You may be held by the immigration authorities or the police if you try to do so.

Add a note in section 8 to show that you are the only parent and why (whether you do not know the other parent of the child, are an individual adopter, or an individual parent whose child was conceived through sperm donation and so on). was married or in a civil partnership at the time of the child’s conception and consented to the conceptionAdditional support is available for anyone who has a disability. Find out more about the services we offer and how to access them at www.gov.uk/passport-services-disabled How to fill in each section of the paper application form is named on the birth certificate (this must be sent with the application) and the birth was jointly registered on or after: For advice or to get a large print, Braille or audio version of this booklet, please call the passport adviceline on 0300 222 0000. (Calls to this number will be charged at the normal rate you pay for national calls.) Has the applicant’s national status changed from British Overseas Territories citizen to British citizen? AND Was the applicant born on or after 1 January 1983? take responsibility or provide compensation for any loss, or delayed return of your supporting documents when we return them by second

We strongly recommend you report your passport as lost or stolen as soon as possible to prevent someone misusing your passport and your identity. Do this online at www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport. You can ask a trusted friend or relative to help you. The sooner you report it, the sooner you will be protected against the passport being misused. You can arrange to collect your passport from a Customer Service Centre during normal opening hours from Monday to Saturday. If you want someone to collect your passport for you, even if they have made the application for you, they will need to provide: was married to the mother at the time of the child’s birth (or, for those living in Scotland, when the mother became pregnant) Before you fill in and sign the declaration, read the form again to make sure that the information you have given is correct.If ‘yes’, send: Evidence of applicant’s parents’ claim to British nationality at the time of applicant’s birth This could be: You can find more information at www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications Documents you need to send us, including photos All applications need: If you no longer want your middle name to be included in your new passport when it has been on previous passports, tell us in section 8 of the application form and provide evidence of the change. See the change of name table for details. If you don’t, we will add your name to match what is in your previous passport.

If someone else is printing your envelopes, be sure to pass on your licence number and design to your print supplier. Find out more in our Response Services user guide (pdf, 1.52 MB) If the applicant was born before 01/01/83 parent’s details are not required on the birth certificate. If making a claim through the father you will also need to provide a marriage certificate to the mother. Additional documents required for renewal, replacement, changes and extension applications Has the applicant ever held a British passport? For applicants with a learning disability who cannot understand the consequences of signing the declaration in section 9, someone with parental responsibility should give their permission. Please use section 8 of the form to explain why the applicant cannot sign the declaration. Parental responsibilityIf we have already issued a passport to a child after an application has been made by one parent, the other parent or anyone else with parental responsibility cannot apply for a separate passport for that child. But how much is a postage-paid stamp available for? Well, you cannot buy single precanceled stamps from the Post Office.

What about gas stations? I think that would be a nice and convenient location for prepaid envelopes as well. ChiTownGal April 2, 2011Do you want to travel in your new name shortly after getting married or forming a civil partnership?