A few questions about the MN1 section 1(3)

[sensitivepebble]

Hello, I was born in the UK in 1997 (which makes me 17 y/o) my dad got his British citizenship when I turned 2. I left England when I turned 4 and never came back (even tried applying for a visa a few years ago to visit my dad but they rejected it based on how my parents are divorced and a 'slight chance' in him not returning me back to my mother) I've lived in Dubai from then on. Anyway, let me just keep this short.

- Can I apply online or do I have to visit a consulate?
- How long would the application take to go through?
- Anything else I'm not aware of?

Thank you!

[Amber]

Make sure you get the application in before you're 18. The form should be sent to Liverpool. Include a copy of your Father's British Passport or a copy of his naturilisation certificate and your British Birth Certificate (I assume it has his name on it).

[sensitivepebble]

Alright, that sounds doable (I have seven months left till I'm 18 anyway). Just out of curiosity, why specifically Liverpool?

[Amber]

That's where citizenship applications are processed.

[sensitivepebble]

Would I be able to change my surname as well (on the passport)?