First British passport application

[Amina02]

Dear moderators,
I need help regarding my first British passport application. In few weeks time I will be attending my citizenship ceremony and then after that will apply for my first British passport. In the booklet for passport it says that if u were born abroad after Jan 1983 then u have to provide birth certificate which I don't have. Is it necessary to provide a birth certificate?

[CR001]

No you don't. Please read only what the requirements after if you are naturalised as British. The same form is used for many routes to British passport.

[Amina02]

Thanks CR001 for ur prompt reply.

[Amina02]

Hi CR001.

On my citizenship ceremony letter they have given details as how they will appear on my citizenship certificate. But the name at birth is left blank. Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?

[CR001]

Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?

No and no. Mine was also left blank and I had no issues.

[alsanober]

Hi CR001.

On my citizenship ceremony letter they have given details as how they will appear on my citizenship certificate. But the name at birth is left blank. Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?

Is your birth name same as your current one?

[alsanober]

Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?

No and no. Mine was also left blank and I had no issues.

CR001 too quick to reply. Very impressive

[Amina02]

Hi alsanober,

Thanks for your reply. Only my surname is different at birth. Because after marriage I took my husband's name.

[Amina02]

Guidelines say that you need to provide proof of change of name if it's different from your supporting documents. Do I need to provide this proof i.e. a marriage certificate?

[CR001]

If your current passport is in your married name, this is sufficient. Don't overthink the process.

[Amina02]

Thanks CR001. You are a star One last question please. In the form they have asked to list all of the maiden or previous names that an applicant has been known by. Should I provide my maiden name or just leave it blank?

[Amina02]

Can someone kindly reply to my last post please?

[CR001]

You simply complete the form with information asked for.