countersignatory for passport
Dec 16th 2010, 4:20 pm
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countersignatory for passport
Hi,
I need to apply for a new passport, my old one has been expired since 98...apparantely I need to apply for a first time passport now and need a countersignatory on the forms....I'm having a heart attack as I don't know anyone British here who could sign, I have no one in the UK either except my mum who has Alzheimer's so I can't ask her.
I'm getting so upset as I need to visit my mum very soon, she's going to get to the point of not even knowing who I am and it's breaking my heart, I have to get over there, usually she comes over here to visit....anyone have any advice about what I can do????
Thank you for any help!
I need to apply for a new passport, my old one has been expired since 98...apparantely I need to apply for a first time passport now and need a countersignatory on the forms....I'm having a heart attack as I don't know anyone British here who could sign, I have no one in the UK either except my mum who has Alzheimer's so I can't ask her.
I'm getting so upset as I need to visit my mum very soon, she's going to get to the point of not even knowing who I am and it's breaking my heart, I have to get over there, usually she comes over here to visit....anyone have any advice about what I can do????
Thank you for any help!
Dec 16th 2010, 4:23 pm
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Re: countersignatory for passport
They don't have to be British. Use your doctor, lawyer, bank manager -- anyone you know who has some kind of professional standing. I used my dogs' vet!
Dec 16th 2010, 4:25 pm
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Re: countersignatory for passport
Yes they don't have to be British. We used one of my husband's work colleagues.
Dec 16th 2010, 4:33 pm
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Dec 16th 2010, 4:50 pm
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Re: countersignatory for passport
How long were you planning on being back in the UK? You can use your US passport if it's for a short visit.
Dec 16th 2010, 7:44 pm
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Re: countersignatory for passport
As though people in "professional" jobs are more trustworthy than everyone else. A piece a classist snobbery that ought to have been done away with a long time ago.
Dec 16th 2010, 7:49 pm
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Re: countersignatory for passport
It is definitely an anachronism. Aren't they simply trying (somewhat ineffectually) to get at what in the US is achieved by getting a document notarized?
Dec 16th 2010, 8:08 pm
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Dec 16th 2010, 9:07 pm
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Dec 17th 2010, 12:30 pm
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