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HMPO names policy: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff about our names policy.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 23 June 2023
• Last updated: 9 June 2026 — See all updates

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about our names policy.

Published 23 June 2023

Last updated 9 June 2026 — Show all updates

1. 9 June 2026

   This guidance has been updated to remove instructions telling HM Passport Office staff to refuse an application which has a name subject to trademark or copyright laws.

2. 23 June 2023

   First published.