Notarized photocopies.

[joebloggs]

yes i agree with bluebirdjones, years ago you were asked to send notarised copies if you were not sending the orginal document, but probably due to the digital age, i'm sure they can check much of the info, they dont seem to ask for notarised copies, but i've always done it for passports, cost less than £20 for most of my passport. just not worth the risk or delay. and maybe in your case (applying for a passport for a child) , they might be wanting to check your arrival and departure stamps

[veemax]

Thanks very much for all the speedy replies.

As far as I am aware, notarized means that a Notary Public- not just any solicitor, will witness a signature, accompanied by an impression of his or her official notary seal. I’ve tried two quite large local law firms today and none of them are able to notarize a document! I’ve found one that will do it, but it’s some distance away and I’m getting short of time!

I’ve had a look at the UK Border Agency web site- it mentions copies of the passports, but no mention of Notarization!

Thanks again,

Ian

[HappyCow]

Hi,

I am new to the forum and have some questions re getting birth cert and UK passport for our son.

My expected due date is end of Jan but we plan to travel back to the UK in May. we are worried that we cannot get him a UK passport in time. Can someone share their experience in getting the UK passport done in Manila?

My understanding is that:
1) We need to get the local birth certificate
2) We need to get the NSO birth certificate
3) With the NSO birth certificate, we can apply for the UK passport (take around 6 weeks).

From the info I found on the internet, the NSO birth cert can take up to 4 months. Is there any ways to speed up this?

Does anyone have hands-on experience?

Thanks,

[Terpe]

Hi,

I am new to the forum and have some questions re getting birth cert and UK passport for our son.

My expected due date is end of Jan but we plan to travel back to the UK in May. we are worried that we cannot get him a UK passport in time. Can someone share their experience in getting the UK passport done in Manila?

My understanding is that:
1) We need to get the local birth certificate
2) We need to get the NSO birth certificate
3) With the NSO birth certificate, we can apply for the UK passport (take around 6 weeks).

From the info I found on the internet, the NSO birth cert can take up to 4 months. Is there any ways to speed up this?

Does anyone have hands-on experience?

Thanks,

Firstly, hi there and a warm welcome to the forum.

Concerning your questions, here's what the Embassy say:-

The following countries are currently experiencing long waiting times (up to six months) for applications to be assessed and registered

India
Bangladesh
The Philippines (please see the British Embassy in Philippines for further information on documentation

Source:-
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-...tering-a-birth

Here's an interesting document that might be useful for you also:-
APPLYING FOR A UK PASSPORT WHILST IN THE PHILIPPINES

Good luck.
I haven't read it all, but it looks like it contains all useful information

[HappyCow]

Hi Terpe,

Thanks for your response.

Is the "long queue" info re the birth registration with the British Embassy?

To apply for a UK passport, my understanding is that we do not need the British birth cert, what we need is the Philippines birth cert.

Am I correct?

Thanks,
HappyCow

[Terpe]

Hi Terpe,

Thanks for your response.

Is the "long queue" info re the birth registration with the British Embassy?

To apply for a UK passport, my understanding is that we do not need the British birth cert, what we need is the Philippines birth cert.

Am I correct?

Thanks,
HappyCow

Sorry if I made you confused.

1. Yes the long waiting time is for registration NOT passport.
It is not a mandatory requirement to register the birth with UK Embassy to obtain a passport.

2. UK passport application requires Birth Certificate on NSO (National Statistics Office) Security paper.
Yes the average processing time is around 6weeks.

Please do review the link I provided as it explains everything in detail and shows the documents checklist.

[HappyCow]

Hi Terpe,

Sorry for more questions. I am Malaysian and my husband is British. We are now living in Makati. My husband is on work visa and I am on dependent visa. We both have ACR card. Do you know if my son (due to be born in Jan 2012) will be allowed to stay in Philippines or will need to apply for the ACR too

[grahamw48]

Thanks very much for all the speedy replies.

As far as I am aware, notarized means that a Notary Public- not just any solicitor, will witness a signature, accompanied by an impression of his or her official notary seal. I’ve tried two quite large local law firms today and none of them are able to notarize a document! I’ve found one that will do it, but it’s some distance away and I’m getting short of time!

I’ve had a look at the UK Border Agency web site- it mentions copies of the passports, but no mention of Notarization!

Thanks again,

Ian

You don't say where you are resident now !

If in the UK, there should be at least one solicitor in every town who is a Notary Public.

Ring your CAB, or local council.