Partner’s Citizenship: Application Question about dates

[Expat2009]

Hello all, I am applying for my partner’s British citizenship. One of the application question is asking about the date I was granted my own British citizenship. Unfortunately, I cannot remember exact date, all I remember is that it was in August/September 2021.

Unfortunately, I also cannot find my Certificate of Registration which would have the date. Can I get some advice on what my options are? Does it need to be an exact date or is an estimate ok. Do I need to apply for a replacement which I understand costs £400 before continuing my partner’s application. Is there any other way I can find out about this date? I haven’t been able to find out anything specific in my emails so far.

Many thanks

[CR001]

You do realise it is the Certificate that proves your citizenship. The certificate is as important as a birth certificate.

A passport is just a travel document.

[Expat2009]

I do realise it, it probably is still at home, kept so safely that even I can’t find it.

So I need to mention the exact date on my partner’s application? Thanks

[CR001]

I do realise it, it probably is still at home, kept so safely that even I can’t find it.

Ahhh, the 'safe place'! I know exactly what you mean, have the same problem frequently.

So I need to mention the exact date on my partner’s application? Thanks

You also need the certificate number, so yes, you will need to find it.