What can be done if there is no one that could countersign kids picture for a British passport?

1. What do you do if you don't have a Countersignatory?
2. How do you countersign a child's passport photo?
3. Who can be a Countersignatory on a passport?
4. Do children's passport photos need to be countersigned?
5. Can police staff sign passports?
6. Who is a person of good standing in their community?
7. Can you countersign a passport if yours has expired?
8. How old does a child have to be to have their own passport?
9. How can I get my child's passport without the father?
10. How important is the signature on a passport?
11. How much money does a passport cost?
12. Can NHS workers sign passports?

What do you do if you don't have a Countersignatory?

A family friend should be able to as long as they have professional standing. If you can't find anyone to do it, send a letter with your application explaining why you are unable to get a countersignature, and forward additional photographic ID such as driving licence.

How do you countersign a child's passport photo?

Your countersignatory should write the following on the back of one photo: 'I certify that this is a true likeness of [title and full name of adult or child who is getting the passport]. ' They must add their signature and the date under the statement.

Who can be a Countersignatory on a passport?

These are: They must have known the person applying (or the adult who signed the form if the passport is for a child under 16) for at least 2 years. They must be able to identify the person applying such as being a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows them professionally)

Do children's passport photos need to be countersigned?

If your child is 11 or under or cannot be recognised from their old passport photo you'll need to get someone else, known as a 'countersignatory', to fill in section 10 and certify your child's photo. Read the booklet that comes with the form if you need help with your application.

Can police staff sign passports?

Any civil servant can sign as long as you are in a permanent position.

Who is a person of good standing in their community?

The definition of someone in good standing within the community is as follows 'A countersignatory must be a professional person or a person of similar standing, who enjoys a good reputation in the community, possesses credentials that can be checked, who would have something to lose by wrongly countersigning an ...

Can you countersign a passport if yours has expired?

Any individual living in the UK, holding a valid, non-expired British Passport and has known the adult applicant or parent of the applicant (in case the applicant is a child), not just as a random professional, but as a friend or colleague for at least two years, is eligible to countersign a passport application.

How old does a child have to be to have their own passport?

Overview. You apply for a child passport if your child is under 16. It costs £49 to apply online and £58.50 to apply with a paper form from the Post Office. A child passport is valid for 5 years.

How can I get my child's passport without the father?

The only way you can apply for a passport for a minor without the consent of the father is if his name is not on the birth certificate or you can submit evidence of sole legal custody of the child.

How important is the signature on a passport?

The passport must contain a signature to be valid for travel, customers should sign their passport as soon as they receive it. Customers will need to sign above the pre-printed line above the page which shows their personal details such as their name and date of birth.

How much money does a passport cost?

I'm an adult (16 and older) and I'm applying for the first time

Can NHS workers sign passports?

Yes a store manager can countersign your passport. There is a long list of people who can countersign your passport application. Main thing is they are a person of good standing in the community, so any professional, a manager, your boss, NHS worker, policeman or fireman.