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Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 16 May 2004 20:12

Does anyone know if you can use a GRO certificate copy to get a passport? My friend has lost her birth certificate and asked me how do go about getting a copy she can use. Thank-you

Researching:
Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 16 May 2004 20:24

Hi Helen, So long as she gets an official copy she will be able to use it to get a passport no problem. I did. Sheila

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 16 May 2004 21:06

for passport purposes a short cert will do - cheaper!

Elizabeth A

Elizabeth A Report 16 May 2004 21:30

Be careful with a short cert - when applying for passport. When we applied for passports - hubby's application was sent back -because he had a short birth cert - and not a full cert. We had to obtain a full cert - for him to get his passport. They would not accept his short birth certificate. Liz

Sandra

Sandra Report 16 May 2004 21:45

hi i read somewhere that the passport office will only be taking full birth certificates sometime this year can't for the life of me think of the date. Its to help cut down on forgerys. so i would ring the office and check first sandra

Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 17 May 2004 15:09

Thanks everyone, I'll let her know. :)))

Researching:
Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby

Rosalind in Madeira

Rosalind in Madeira Report 17 May 2004 16:08

I f she knows where she was registered, and it is local, she can go and request it there and then. They can't refuse you except on a Saturday. You will need the full certificate. Ros

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 18 May 2004 14:56

Sorry - showing my age!!!! Maz. XX