Assisted Passport Application Document Checklist
In order for us to assist you with your passport application in-store, we have outlined the necessary documents for you to bring in (in bold) plus further documents which depending on your circumstances may also be required. To ensure a smooth process it is advised to bring in all the documents listed. Our Apply and Go service is available at most of our Max Spielmann photo centres where one of our friendly colleagues will help you complete your passport application quickly and effortlessly. Please note that all documents must be originals, not photocopies, and payment must be by card, not cash.
Adult Renewal
- Old passport (if within 8 years)
- Old passport and verification (if over 8 years)
Adult Renewal (Lost Passport)
You must report your passport lost or stolen before applying for a replacement.
- Verification of identity
Child Renewal (under 12)
- Old passport
- Mums name (parent 1)
- Mum's date of birth
- Mum's place of birth
- Mum's passport number
- Dad's name
- Dad's date of birth
- Dad's place of birth
- Dad's passport number
- Mum & Dad's marriage certificate
- Verification of identity
Child Renewal (over 12)
- Old passport
- Mums name (parent 1)
- Mum's date of birth
- Mum's place of birth
- Mum's passport number
- Dad's name
- Dad's date of birth
- Dad's place of birth
- Dad's passport number
- Mum & Dad's marriage certificate
Adult First Passport
- Birth certificate
- Mum's name (parent 1)
- Mum's date of birth
- Mum's place of birth
- Mum's passport number
- Dad's name
- Dad's date of birth
- Dad's place of birth
- Dad's passport number
- Mum & Dad's marriage certificate
- Verification of identity
Child First Passport
- Birth certificate
- Mum's name (parent 1)
- Mum's date of birth
- Mum's place of birth
- Mum's passport number
- Dad's name
- Dad's date of birth
- Dad's place of birth
- Dad's passport number
- Mum & Dad's marriage certificate
- Verification of identity
Change of Name - Divorce
- Old passport
- Decree absolute or final order
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
- Bill or statement within 12 months
Adopted Child First Passport
- Adoption Certificate
- Mum's name (parent 1)
- Mum's date of birth
- Mum's place of birth
- Mum's passport number
- Dad's name
- Dad's date of birth
- Dad's place of birth
- Dad's passport number
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