Method of post to send expired passport?

JustAnotherSaver

I've applied for a new passport as 1) we're looking at possibly going abroad next year so 2) my passport having expired in 2015 will be no good.

Nothing has changed in terms of name. The only thing is my address but when making this application there was no question for has your address changed, just what is your address (unlike the fact there was a has your name changed question).

Anyway as part of the application process, they request me to return my old passport to them. I'm just wondering via what postal method do other people generally use?

1st/2nd class?

1st/2nd class signed for?

1st/2nd class with a request for proof of postage?

Special Delivery? - or would this only be for passports that haven't yet expired?

Thanks.

[Deleted User]

1st/2nd class.

brianposter

2nd class with proof of postage.

smudge56

Send it any way you want. Just make sure you put it in a strong envelope like a jiffy envelope. Passports in flimsy envelopes tend to get chewed up by Royal Mail and ends up with the passport falling out the envelope. You’ll get a text once it’s received and on the system.

JustAnotherSaver

brianposter said:

2nd class with proof of postage.

That's what I was going to do but then i'd read about people sending via Special Delivery because it's a passport.

Though I don't know if that's for active ones & that it doesn't really matter with expired ones, though I suppose dodgy people can still work wonders on an expired passport, who knows.

Thanks for responses. And it is in a jiffy bag Small one so should hopefully still pass as a letter.

NoodleDoodleMan

2nd class is fine - cut off the top corner of the front cover at 45 (ish) degrees - that renders it expired.

smudge56

NoodleDoodleMan said:

2nd class is fine - cut off the top corner of the front cover at 45 (ish) degrees - that renders it expired.

Do NOT cut the corner - that will hold up the application as it will be deemed damaged and have to be investigated.  The passport is cut after the application has been completed and before it is returned  to you.

JustAnotherSaver

I can't cut the corner anyway. It's all sealed up in the jiffy bag & has been since Xmas Day as I wait on the PO reopening  

NoodleDoodleMan

smudge56 said:

NoodleDoodleMan said:

2nd class is fine - cut off the top corner of the front cover at 45 (ish) degrees - that renders it expired.

Do NOT cut the corner - that will hold up the application as it will be deemed damaged and have to be investigated.  The passport is cut after the application has been completed and before it is returned  to you.

When returning my father's passport I was instructed by the Passport Office to cut the corner.