Referees for MN1 application of a UK-born baby born to settled parent

[thevar]

Hello admins and experts,

My baby was born in UK in Sept this year, I have received my ILR this month (Nov). I am applying for online MN1 registration for my baby using this link: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/mn1 to register the baby as a British citizen. My spouse is still on Skilled Worker Dependant visa.

While filling the MN1 application, I have reached the Referees' section. According to the guidance:

Referees must:

• not be a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant

• not be related to the other referee

• not be employed by the Home Office

• know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years

• they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant

• advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be registered

Referees must also not have been convicted of an imprisonable offence. A single non-custodial sentence may be disregarded if:

• it did not occur within the last 12 months

• there is strong evidence showing that the referee is of good character

Give your first referee's details. This referee must be the holder of a British Citizen passport (and either a professional person or over the age of 25)

My question is:
1. How can the above point of know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years be valid when the child is just about 2-3 months old. Can you please advise how do I comply with the above requirements when submitting my application?

Many thanks for your guidance

[Ticktack]

Hello admins and experts,

My baby was born in UK in Sept this year, I have received my ILR this month (Nov). I am applying for online MN1 registration for my baby using this link: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/mn1 to register the baby as a British citizen. My spouse is still on Skilled Worker Dependant visa.

While filling the MN1 application, I have reached the Referees' section. According to the guidance:

Referees must:

• not be a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant

• not be related to the other referee

• not be employed by the Home Office

• know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years

• they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant

• advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be registered

Referees must also not have been convicted of an imprisonable offence. A single non-custodial sentence may be disregarded if:

• it did not occur within the last 12 months

• there is strong evidence showing that the referee is of good character

Give your first referee's details. This referee must be the holder of a British Citizen passport (and either a professional person or over the age of 25)

My question is:
1. How can the above point of know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years be valid when the child is just about 2-3 months old. Can you please advise how do I comply with the above requirements when submitting my application?

Many thanks for your guidance

It's a general requirement, but it's overlooked for children. Not to worry yourself, the HMPO knows the rules.
Just carry on with the rest as normal.

[thevar]

Many thanks Ticktack! Clear as always

Hello admins and experts,

My baby was born in UK in Sept this year, I have received my ILR this month (Nov). I am applying for online MN1 registration for my baby using this link: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/mn1 to register the baby as a British citizen. My spouse is still on Skilled Worker Dependant visa.

While filling the MN1 application, I have reached the Referees' section. According to the guidance:

Referees must:

• not be a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant

• not be related to the other referee

• not be employed by the Home Office

• know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years

• they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant

• advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be registered

Referees must also not have been convicted of an imprisonable offence. A single non-custodial sentence may be disregarded if:

• it did not occur within the last 12 months

• there is strong evidence showing that the referee is of good character

Give your first referee's details. This referee must be the holder of a British Citizen passport (and either a professional person or over the age of 25)

My question is:
1. How can the above point of know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years be valid when the child is just about 2-3 months old. Can you please advise how do I comply with the above requirements when submitting my application?

Many thanks for your guidance

It's a general requirement, but it's overlooked for children. Not to worry yourself, the HMPO knows the rules.
Just carry on with the rest as normal.

[Ticktack]

Many thanks Ticktack! Clear as always

Home Office in this case, not HMPO as it's not a passport application yet (my bad) . However, you'd meet the same requirements for passport application. So just carry on. All the best mate.

[thevar]

Noted Ticktack. Thanks a ton!

Many thanks Ticktack! Clear as always

Home Office in this case, not HMPO as it's not a passport application yet (my bad) . However, you'd meet the same requirements for passport application. So just carry on. All the best mate.