I was born of adopted in the UK - Identity and Passport Service

I want to apply for my first adult 10-year passport

I was born or adopted in the UK

before 1983
on or after 1 January 1983

I was born before 1983

In this case we need to see your birth or adoption certificate.

I was born on or after 1 January 1983

In this case we need your full birth or adoption certificate showing your parents’ details and evidence of one of your parents’ nationality or immigration status at the time of your birth. That is, either:

Your mother’s UK birth certificate, Home Office certificate of registration or naturalisation, or her passport that was valid at the time of your birth;

Your father’s UK birth certificate, Home Office certificate of registration or naturalisation, or his passport that was valid at the time of your birth and your parents’ marriage certificate.

We may ask for further documents relating to your parents.

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