Guidance
Confirming identity checks
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the identity checks they must do on passport applications from the United Kingdom and overseas.
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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the identity checks they must do on passport applications from the United Kingdom and overseas.
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Published 25 September 2024
Last updated 17 July 2025
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Published version 20.0 of the confirming identity checks guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.
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First published.