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This week is National Identity Fraud Prevention Week. Identity fraud costs the UK economy over £1.2bn a year

ID Fraud Prevention Week: 6th to 12th October

Monday 6th October 2008

This week is National Identity Fraud Prevention Week. Identity fraud costs the UK economy over £1bn a year.

First ID card unveiled as scheme builds momentum: The first UK Identity Card was unveiled today by the Home Secretary

First ID card unveiled as scheme builds momentum

Thursday 25th September 2008

The first UK Identity Card was unveiled today by the Home Secretary.

National Identity Scheme procurement activity – update

National Identity Scheme procurement activity – update

Friday 12th September 2008

IPS is pleased to announce progress on a number of procurements following the award of the National Identity Scheme ‘Strategic Supplier Group’ framework in May 2008.

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.

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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