Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

If you want one (and it may come in handy in future), why not order one from the GRO?

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ce...der-online.asp

You should have all the full details needed without the GRO reference but if you do not, you can PM me your name and quarter (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) and year of birth and I can look it up for you (I'm a family historian with paid access to the GRO records).

And as JG says, the government can obviously look you up as well. ;)

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

Cool thanks for your help, and my room-mate is a notary so she can sign the phots.

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

Thank you I have the Birth Cert, but its from 88 as mum lost the original and it does not have both parents names on.

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

I don't think a US notary is viable in the UK Govs eyes. Don't worry if you look recognisable from your current PP photo there is no need to get the pics countersigned. I didn't get mine signed.

The reason I said that about a notary is I had no end of problems with a US notary recently when trying to buy property in the UK. The qualifications required for a US notary is nothing like what's required to be a UK notary.

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

Better still but it does say they have to be signed!!

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

Is there a British consulate in Cali? Americans overseas can get a notary/sworn affidavit service from the US consulates and embassies.

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

No it doesn't...not if your appearance is recognisable from your previous PP pics. It says it in the instructions somewhere. Ask Ray...this topic's been discussed several times recently.

If you do get them signed...I'm pretty sure it has to be a proff. person who has known you for a min of 2 year. ie doctor, preacher, teacher etc.

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

British Consulate-General, Los Angeles
11766 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90025-6538
Main Tel: (310) 481-0031
Main Fax: (310) 481-2960

And Thanks Jersey ;)

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

I think we can rule that one out...

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

Just a couple of points:

1. Don't get a US notary to sign any part of your C1 or photos. The countersigner should be someone who has known you for at least 2 years and of good standing. Using a notary is effectively buying a signature and the Embassy will reject it.

2. Be aware that refunds are no linger given for unsuccessful or fraudulent passport applications. Previously British Citizens entitled to UK passports were subsidising time spent by staff dealing with spurious, fraudulent and ineligible applications. This will now cease, and everyone will pay the fee. What they mean by this is that you now pay for the processing of the application, not the passport itself.

3. Any original documents you send will be returned to you. Part of the application fee is for return by UPS signed for.

4. All passport applications are done through DC unless it is a genuine emergency, so don't bother the consulate in LA.

HTH,

C

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

Thank you...you have connections I take it?

Re: C1 Passport form help please, name change!
 

No he just read the previous posts. :lol: