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Returning passport when making online application for passport renewal

Do you just return the passport in an envelope with no covering letter?
Or do you need to include the reference number given when you applied?

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  • SaverRate
    SaverRate Posts: 980 Forumite
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    I included the reference number but not sure if you had to or not 
  • olgadapolga
    olgadapolga Posts: 2,328 Forumite
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    I just put the passport in an envelope; the reference number was included as part of the address. Seemed to work as the passport was received and the new one processed very quickly.
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    Do you just return the passport in an envelope with no covering letter?
    Or do you need to include the reference number given when you applied?

    What were you instructed to do..?
    Evolution, not revolution
  • roddydogs
    roddydogs Posts: 7,479 Forumite
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    Do you get it back?
  • smudge56
    smudge56 Posts: 690 Forumite
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    You send it in a strong envelope and make sure you put the reference number on the envelope.  Your old Passport will be returned to you separately once the application has been passed
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