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return multiple old passports in one envelope for renewal ?
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psychic_teabag
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Hi, we are going through the renewal process for two passports...
When we return the old passports, can we put both in the same (outer) envelope ? The return address includes a PEX line which is obviously the application number.
Obviously we'd need to highlight which passport is for which application (such as putting each in a separate inner envelope). Would we just omit the PEX line on the address on the outer envelope, or put both PEX numbers on ?
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Put both the PEX numbers on the outside.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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psychic_teabag said:Hi, we are going through the renewal process for two passports...When we return the old passports, can we put both in the same (outer) envelope ? The return address includes a PEX line which is obviously the application number.Obviously we'd need to highlight which passport is for which application (such as putting each in a separate inner envelope). Would we just omit the PEX line on the address on the outer envelope, or put both PEX numbers on ?0
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As per smudge56 & send special delivery so can be tracked.0
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Recorded delivery is sufficient.AFAIK the passport office will want the top right corner of each expired passport cut off at 45 degrees.0
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NoodleDoodleMan said:Recorded delivery is sufficient.AFAIK the passport office will want the top right corner of each expired passport cut off at 45 degrees.1
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"Do NOT cut the corner of the passport - the passport office will do that before returning it to you."That was what the passport people told me to do when I had to surrender my late father's passport.0
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NoodleDoodleMan said:"Do NOT cut the corner of the passport - the passport office will do that before returning it to you."That was what the passport people told me to do when I had to surrender my late father's passport.1
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You can return 2 passports in one envelope as per previous comments HOWEVER..be aware that The Passport Office now uses TWO different return addresses. My wife and I today renewed on line and found my old PP was back to Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HQ and my wife's was to Long Croft Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8UA . So on top of the £88.50 we pay another £5.10 in postage plus envelopes. This country is an absolute disgrace.PS. You'll also find two PP's will make it a large envelope rather than a standard letter.
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ConsumerWarrior said:You can return 2 passports in one envelope as per previous comments HOWEVER..be aware that The Passport Office now uses TWO different return addresses. My wife and I today renewed on line and found my old PP was back to Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HQ and my wife's was to Long Croft Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8UA . So on top of the £88.50 we pay another £5.10 in postage plus envelopes. This country is an absolute disgrace.PS. You'll also find two PP's will make it a large envelope rather than a standard letter.0
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