We have one standard form that you can use for all types of individual applications.
You can:
The form comes with clear and detailed instructions, whether you fill in the paper version or complete it online. Please follow these carefully as any errors will delay the application.
For the paper form it is important to:
The parent or someone with parental responsibility should sign the form.
If your child is 12 or over they should sign and date section 6 (leave section 6 blank for children under 12).
If your child is 11 or under the passport application (renewals and first child passports) must be countersigned at section 10.
The person you ask to countersign should be someone who works in a recognised profession or has good standing in the community (tell me more about who can countersign my application form) and have known you for at least two years. They must:
24-hour Passport Adviceline: 0870 521 0410 (see terms and conditions). Calls are charged at 8p per
minute from a BT landline; live operators are available to assist with your enquiry 24 hours a day