Guidance

Identity: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on how to deal with issues relating to an individual's identity.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 27 July 2017
• Last updated: 1 May 2026 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to consider applications for naturalisation or registration where the applicant has changed their name or gender or used a foreign title in their application.

It also includes what to do if someone requests an amendment to a naturalisation or registration certificate.

Published 27 July 2017

Last updated 1 May 2026 + show all updates

1. 1 May 2026

   Updated a reference from Her Majesty’s Passport Office to His Majesty’s Passport Office.

2. 29 November 2021

   Guidance updated with additional information included regarding amendments to naturalisation and registration certificates due to internal error or when new information is supplied from the certificate holder.

3. 27 July 2017

   First published.