Best strategy to apply for passport

[AlexS]

Hi, what would be the quickest way to apply for a passport right after the citizenship ceremony?
I tried filling the online form, which they will send me back to sign and include the documentation needed, but they ask for the certificate number, which I won't have until after the ceremony.
What's the check and send service?

[Jambo]

No need to do it online (not very useful as they print it and send it by post to you to sign anyway). Just get a paper application form from the Post Office.

See here for Post Office Check and Send service.

[AlexS]

Thanks Jambo,

But I can't use the full Check and Send service, right? Since it's my first passport, I think they still will need to see my original documents.

[Jambo]

Have you read the link? Check & send means the PO checks the application and sends it together with the original supporting documents. It's not like NCS who only send photocopies. You can use Check & Send for first time passport. I would recommend using them as IPS can be picky and the PO staff are trained to verify the application is in order.