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IPS Chief Executive appointed new Registrar General

IPS Chief Executive appointed new Registrar General

Friday 2nd May 2008

IPS Chief Executive James Hall has been appointed the new Registrar General for England and Wales.

Consultation on the Delivery of the National Identity Scheme

Public Consultation for the National Identity Scheme Delivery Plan 2008

Thursday 24th April 2008

This is your opportunity to register your views on the recently published National Identity Scheme Delivery Plan 2008. We look forward to hearing from you.

Way Forward on National Identity Scheme

Way Forward on National Identity Scheme

Thursday 6th March 2008

The delivery of the National Identity Scheme gathered momentum today as plans were published for the introduction of identity cards for foreign nationals in 2008 and British citizens in 2009.

National Identity Scheme Delivery 2008 (pdf, 328KB, new window)

National Identity Scheme Delivery Plan 2008

Thursday 6th March 2008

Government sets out how it will deliver the National Identity Scheme and how the Scheme will work and be operated.

How can we help you?

Apply for your first adult passport

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

Our guidance for professional photographers is currently being updated. It will be back online in due course.

24-hour Passport Adviceline
0870 521 0410

Calls are charged at 8p per minute from a BT landline and all calls are answered by live operators. (See terms and conditions).

Identity theft - don't become a victim
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