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
