Identity and Passport Service

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What's New

New number for Passport Adviceline

New number for Passport Adviceline

Wednesday 3rd September 2008

The new number for the Passport Adviceline is 0300 222 0000. For the large majority of customers the cost of calling IPS will be reduced.

Thales Win National Identity Scheme Contract

Thales awarded National Identity Scheme contract

Friday 1st August 2008

IPS is pleased to announce that Thales has been awarded a four year contract to support IPS in delivering the early releases of the National Identity Scheme (NIS)...

MyLifeMyID: the online community for young people to talk about identity

MyLifeMyID: the online community for young people to have their say about identity issues

Friday 18th July 2008

Young people aged 16-25 are encouraged to register their views and have their say about identity in today's world.

How can we help you?

Apply for your first adult passports

Apply for your first adult passport

This section is a step-by-step guide to applying for your first adult passport.


Apply for a new or renewed child  passport

Apply for a new or renewed child passport

This section contains everything you need to know about applying for a child passport.


Renew a passport

Renew a passport

A step-by-step guide to renewing your adult passport. We will take you through the whole process, helping you to choose the method of application that best suits you.

Online application form
Fill out your application form here
Request an application form
Receive a passport application form through the post.
Check the progress of my application
Use our application tracker form to check the status
Photo guidelines

A guide to acceptable photographs for passports.

Download our guide to passport photos as a pdf Download our guide for professional photographers as a pdf, (53kb)
24-hour Passport Adviceline
0300 222 0000

Calls made to 0300 numbers from landlines and mobile phones are charged to customers at their network provider's national rate. Live operators are available to assist with your enquiry 24 hours a day. (See terms and conditions).

Identity theft - don't become a victim
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