Guidance

Authorisation and consent: checking evidence and recording decisions

Guidance for HM Passport Office staff on how to check if authorisation and consent is genuine.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 8 January 2024
• Last updated: 30 September 2025 — See all updates

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Guidance explaining how to check if authorisation and consent is genuine, and what to record in case notes when the intended passport holder has not consented to the application.

Published 8 January 2024

Last updated 30 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 30 September 2025

   Updated the guidance on authorisation and consent. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

2. 8 January 2024

   First published.