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Passport Advice

I have read the guidance notes online for getting a first adult passport.

I'm now worried because I do not have an original birth certificate for my son and it says copies are not accepted.

Does that mean my son can never have a passport because he does not have an original passport? :o

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  • Your local registry office will be able to provide a new birth certificate.
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  • Kimberley wrote: »
    I have read the guidance notes online for getting a first adult passport.

    I'm now worried because I do not have an original birth certificate for my son and it says copies are not accepted.

    Does that mean my son can never have a passport because he does not have an original passport? :o

    Copies means photocopies done by you. The "original" is in a book, every one you get given is technically a copy but its an official/ certified copy and that is perfectly acceptable.

    You can get duplicates from the GRO and orders can be done online
  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,574 Forumite
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    Use the official site - £9.25 for a copy of the original entry. (Scam sites will charge £25 or more)
    https://www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate
  • Kimberley
    Kimberley Posts: 14,871 Forumite
    Thank you have ordered a copy x
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