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Apply & Go - Document Checklist

For us to assist you with your passport application in our shops, we've outlined the necessary documents for you to bring in, plus further documents which depending on your circumstances may also be required.

To ensure everything runs smoothly, we advise you to bring in all the relevant documents listed below. Our Apply and Go service is available at most Max Spielmann shops, where one of our friendly colleagues will help you complete your online 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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