Surely if it says duplicate and there was some doubts when handed to the British Embassy then they would contact the registery office of course this would take time. Even a few years back all the details while being interviewed at the registery office were recorded on a pc. So im guessing they were recorded on a database. Be intresting if someone knew for sure.Originally Posted by Sim11UK
I applied for my CNI, back in july.
Was told by the registrar, that it would be posted to me on 14th August & if I hadn't received it by the 21st, to contact them.
Needless to say, it didn't turn up & I've had some other post go missing as well.
I've now been back to the registrars and have got a replacement, However, printed right accross it in large letters is the word DUPLICATE. It has been signed in ink & I asked the registrar whether this might cause us any problems, she seemed to think not.
It's just another worry we could do without, anyone else had a similar problem? I do intend to contact the Embassy.
Personally I would think they would be no problem from what I remeber they made little checks of my CNI cert as it took very little time i think it was more checking what ever reference number it had on it.
Hopefully an Email to the UK Embassy will give you a postive reply
