Naturalisation Application with Paper DCPR

[urmeli]

I'm new here so apologies if this is in the wrong thread, or has been asked before.

I am applying for citizenship, EU citizen with residence since 2011, married to a Brit.

I just found the following in the "AN booklet":
"It will be for you to decide whether to use permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain
to support an application for naturalisation, and based upon your circumstances."
I have the blue booklet with a "Residence documentation" sticker inside that says "Document certifying permanent residence", which I received in November 2018.
So can I apply with this? I am very confused about PR vs. ILR...

Thanks!

[CR001]

Yes you can apply with it as long as it says DCPR.

[urmeli]

Thanks!

Now another question...
Regarding the ID to submit: I want to use my German ID card for this (I am also using this for the Life in UK test). I have to keep my passport because I need to travel in the meantime, and I also need the passport so I can apply for new German passports for my children at the embassy in March.

Reading the guidance, the ID card is fine as ID document. However, when I fill in the form, it asks in the section "Your passport" - "Do you have a valid passport?"
If I answer yes, then i have to confirm that "I can provide this passport if required" and it shows up in the list of documents to be submitted. But I don't want to submit it.
If I answer no, then that would be a lie, because I do have a passport?!

I am just afraid of being asked to hand over my passport, and I can absolutely not afford to do that. The ID card is not a problem. I have read lots about the new UKVCAS service, but they don't make it very clear if you get to keep your passport.
Any advice on this?

[alterhase58]

By using UKVCAS you will retain your passport and all other original documents so no need to worry about posting it!