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Steps to Get a UK Passport Renewed
Step 1: Complete Application
Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents
Step 3: Package and Send
The first step in the process of renewing your UK passport is to complete the application form. The are two ways that you can do this.
For straightforward UK passport renewal applications you normally only need to send two supporting documents;
Additional supporting documents are required if your passport was lost of stolen or if you are changing the name on your
Send the completed application with supporting documents in the envelope provided. It is recommended that you use the Post Office recorded. It is also important to write down the bar code number at the top left hand of passport renewal application form, as you will need this if you call the Passport Office to enquire about your application.
Many UK passport renewal applications are returned because of mistakes
The Passport Office say that a third of all applications received have to be returned due to basic errors and this causes delays.
For a fee of £9.75 the Post Office will check your application to ensure everything has been completed correctly; this gives you peace of mind. The Post Office will also send the passport renewal application via Special delivery.
The easiest way to renew your British passport is to pick up an application form from the Post Office. Once you have completed the form return it to the Post Office - and use the Check & send service.
The Post Office will check the following
Also remember that generally it takes at least 3 weeks to get your passport back - however the time frame around peak times July and August is likely to be longer.
So make sure you factor this in when applying to renew your passport during the busy period. During this peak time the application renewal process can double to about 6 weeks.
Parents with young children remember to submit your passport renewal early
Statistics from the Passport Office show that parents with young children and young people aged between 16 and 20 are most likely to submit last minute passport renewal applications.
Get information on the cost of renewing your UK passport
7 useful tips and hints when applying for your UK passport renewal;
Step 1: Complete Application
The first step in the process of renewing your UK passport is to complete the application form. The are two ways that you can do this.
Steps to Get a UK Passport Renewed
Remember preparation is key, you can renew your passport at anytime and time left on your passport will be added to the new one up to a maximum of 9 months.
If you need an urgent passport renewal you use the Fast Track service - 1 week and costs £103 or the Premium Service - 4 hours and cost £128
Passport renewal form is the same as passport application form.
Passport forms can obtained using the following 4 methods;
Your photo must meet the HM Passport Office photo requirements.
Beware of Passport Renewal Scams
Internet passport renewal scams are sadly a reality and the best way to avoid them is to firstly be aware of them and secondly understand how they work. So when you come face to face with a passport renewal scam you can smile and tell them where to go (rhetorical of course).
Passport renewal scam come in two variations, that is,
- Premium rate number
- Passport renewal service providers
Get more information on passport renewal scams
So you have sorted out your passport photo?
Filled in application form?
Signed the application form?
Sent all supporting documentation?
So what's next?
Check out the following related information.
Call the passport adviceline for the following help: