Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
Mar 27th 2013, 3:16 pm
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Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
I need to renew my passport and I am intending to have someone countersign my application (long story, but assume I am playing it safe here). A countersignatory can't be related to you by "birth or marriage" (according to gov.uk--I think the form says 'not a member of your family' or something). Does anyone know how broadly this is interpreted? Perhaps my easiest option is the (unmarried) partner of an in-law of a cousin, but a broad interpretation of 'related by marriage' would include this person.
Of course... I could just wait until I have a doctor's appointment. I feel kind of weird asking the doctor, but I guess that's no stranger than asking them to fill out a form for the school or whatever.
Of course... I could just wait until I have a doctor's appointment. I feel kind of weird asking the doctor, but I guess that's no stranger than asking them to fill out a form for the school or whatever.
Mar 27th 2013, 3:32 pm
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Re: Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
An unmarried person who is not a blood relation or a blood relation of someone you are related to by marriage can't be related to you by birth or marriage.
Mar 27th 2013, 3:38 pm
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Re: Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
Well, obviously. But I could imagine the British government viewing same-sex partners as 'related by marriage' even if they're not able to marry in the US. (Or Britain for that matter--presumably someone in a civil partnership with your brother (or whatever) is not allowed to be your countersignatory.)
Mar 27th 2013, 4:30 pm
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Re: Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
Well, obviously. But I could imagine the British government viewing same-sex partners as 'related by marriage' even if they're not able to marry in the US. (Or Britain for that matter--presumably someone in a civil partnership with your brother (or whatever) is not allowed to be your countersignatory.)
Mar 27th 2013, 4:52 pm
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Re: Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
How would they know anyway what happens in the bedroom?
Mar 27th 2013, 6:11 pm
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Re: Who's a relative for countersignatory purposes?
Has your appearance changed that much from the old photo? If you're recognisable, then you don't need to do it.
Other wise, just get the doctor, or local bank manager, or who ever to sign it.
Other wise, just get the doctor, or local bank manager, or who ever to sign it.
