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Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 3:50 pm
by masterprince
Hi All,

Thanks for all the support so far . It been a great journey together

I am applying for Citizenship but stuck in " Partner's citizenship certificate reference number " . The thing is my partner got her Citizenship by naturalization very long back around 2015 . The Certificate which received at the time was already deposited and hence my partner got Citizenship . Can someone please guide from where can i get the partners reference number after all these years, Can I use partners password number in the reference field

Thanks and Regards,
MP

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:24 pm
by alterhase58
Not sure what you mean by "deposited". It is lost?
Your partner should obtain an official copy as the certificate is the only document that confers citizenship: https://www.gov.uk/get-replacement-citi ... ertificate. I don't think you can just enter the passport number in the field.

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:35 pm
by masterprince
Sorry. I meant lost

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:43 pm
by masterprince
Do we need to pay £250 for copy of certificate ?

Thanks

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:02 pm
by alterhase58
Yes - that's the fee - perhaps you have another search for the certificate?
Are you not able to apply under the five year route,i.e. not as spouse of a British citizen? That wouldn't require a certificate.

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:07 pm
by masterprince
Thats too much of money to spend . If another route then which route can it be . I am on ILR currently and full time working

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:49 pm
by masterprince
Just a question . Isn't it the same certificate needs to be given to passport office to get first passport . Do they return the certificate back ?

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:51 pm
by CR001
masterprince wrote:
Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:49 pm
Just a question . Isn't it the same certificate needs to be given to passport office to get first passport . Do they return the certificate back ?
They do return the certificate. It is the certificate that is official evidence and confirmation of you citizenship and should always be kept safe. A British passport is just a travel document.

Re: Citizenship certificate reference number

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:54 pm
by masterprince
Thanks CR001 and alterhase58 for your prompt responses . Think the only way is to spend hefty amount £250 :cry: