how do you send your old passport back when applying for a new one?

Just completed an online application but it doesn't tell you at the end where to send the old one! I've tried searching but cant find anything official.

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  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Well they always used to send the old one back to you with the corner cut off - so do you need to send it anywhere?
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 21,586 Forumite
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    Have you completed the application? You should get the  address of the passport office to send it and a reference number  after you pay. They need the reference details to link the old  passport with your application. 
  • tizerbelle
    tizerbelle Posts: 1,921 Forumite
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    I got sent an email from HM Passport Office <updates@passport.service.gov.uk> with a subject line of "Send your documents" which contained the full details of where to send it.  This was only a month ago. 
    Check your spam/junk folder on your email.
    Alternatively, the same info will be in your online account at https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/track

  • smudge56
    smudge56 Posts: 687 Forumite
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    Well they always used to send the old one back to you with the corner cut off - so do you need to send it anywhere?
    Yes.  They won’t process your application until it is received. It will be returned to you cancelled one the application has been processed 
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