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Guidance

How to correct errors on passports: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff what to do if we issue a passport with an error.

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HM Passport Office
Published
7 February 2012
Last updated
2924 JanuaryJuly 20262025 — See all updates

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff what to do if we issue a passport with an error.

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Published 7 February 2012
Last updated 2924 JanuaryJuly 20262025 + show all updates

  1. Full details of changes are listed in the 'Changes from last version of this guidance' section.

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Update history

2026-07-22 10:29
Updated the guidance throughout; a full list of the changes can be found in the section “Changes from last version of this guidance”.

2026-01-29 11:42
Full details of changes are listed in the ‘Changes from last version of this guidance’ section.

2025-07-24 12:09
Updated to version 28.0 of the guidance.

2024-11-07 13:35
Guidance updated to remove references to DMS (Document Management Service) and transferring applications to AMS (Application Management System).

2022-11-14 09:32
This guidance has been updated to reflect the change in our sovereign from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III.

2022-09-29 16:47
Accessible version added.