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Tells HM Passport Office staff how to check a person’s signature is genuine if we do not hold a record of their signature on main index.
A list of some of the UK-regulated agents who have an agent assurance code and can complete verification checks on beneficial owners of an overseas entity.
Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.
This guidance is for His Majesty’s Passport Office staff.
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