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Can granparents identify my 4 years old son passport renew application?

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:23 pm
by smartinventor
Hello,

Can my grandparents (my father) confirm the identify of my 4-year-old son for passport renewal application?

Thanks

Re: Can granparents identify my 4 years old son passport renew application?

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:27 pm
by meself2
https://www.gov.uk/confirm-identity-onl ... pplication
You cannot confirm someone’s identity if:

you’re related by birth or marriage

Re: Can granparents identify my 4 years old son passport renew application?

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm
by smartinventor
So grandparents related by birth?

Re: Can granparents identify my 4 years old son passport renew application?

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:00 pm
by CR001
smartinventor wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm
So grandparents related by birth?
Yes, obviously. You cannot use a relative.

For passports, it also needs to be a professional on the hmpo list.

Re: Can granparents identify my 4 years old son passport renew application?

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:19 am
by Ticktack
smartinventor wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm
So grandparents related by birth?
I'm sure the above is rhetorical. Anyone on the "family tree" cannot be used.