Guidance
Confirming identity checks
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the identity checks they must do on passport applications from the United Kingdom and overseas.
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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the identity checks they must do on passport applications from the United Kingdom and overseas.
Updates to this page
Published 25 September 2024
Last updated -
The 'automatic checks: international passport applications' section has been updated to explain when you must complete additional checks.
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Updated with minor formatting changes.
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Published version 20.0 of the confirming identity checks guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.
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First published.