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PASSPORT COUNTERSIGNING

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theconstantheadache · 14/06/2021 19:50

Help???

I don't know anybody to countersign my 18MO passport ???

Iv no idea who to ask as every person iv asked hasn't renewed their passport or can't sign as they don't have a profession listed...

OP posts:
Howshouldibehave · 14/06/2021 20:14

Any neighbours? GP (though think they charge)?

hookiewookie29 · 14/06/2021 20:13

Ofsted registered childminders can sign them. Do you know any?
I'm a CM and have signed several

Schnauzersaremyheros · 14/06/2021 20:13

Vets and registered veterinary nurses can signs too (if you know any of those).

Leeds2 · 14/06/2021 20:12

GPs will often sign them. But you will have to pay.

LoopTheLoops · 14/06/2021 20:11

Surprised bank staff would do it I thought you had to actually know the person, I’ve had my bank account for 13 years and I am not familiar with any of the staff at my local branch!

PortMerrionCentre · 14/06/2021 20:10

And obviously the staff member needs to have worked there for 2 years and knows you

PortMerrionCentre · 14/06/2021 20:09

@AlCalavicci

I think library staff can sign them too but you need to take a stack of ID with you , or if you sign on the job centre may ???
It has to be someone who knows you - no point turning up at the library with ID unless you have been using the library for at least 2 years
DancesWithDaffodils · 14/06/2021 20:09

The list is a guide, not an exhaustive list.

Who signed yours or your husbands?

stuntfarter · 14/06/2021 20:07

Bank
Post office
Nurse
Registered trades person
Teacher
Health visitor
Nurse
Midwife
Councillors
Landlord (pub)
Director of registered business
Chemist
Shop owner / manager
Local business manager

2bazookas · 14/06/2021 20:07

ask your local bank. Or the pharmacist at your local chemist.

Marmite27 · 14/06/2021 20:03

How long have you had your bank account? I’ve known bank staff do it.

AlCalavicci · 14/06/2021 20:01

I think library staff can sign them too but you need to take a stack of ID with you , or if you sign on the job centre may ???

Mellonsprite · 14/06/2021 20:01

It generally needs to be someone with a qualification or registered with a professional body. What about a Teacher?

NeverDropYourMoonCup · 14/06/2021 19:59

Who countersigned yours? IIRC, it has to be somebody who knows you, not your baby.

greensnail · 14/06/2021 19:59

Ask on Facebook if any of your friends can help - I've signed for friends kids when they've put a general plea out, people I've known for a while but wouldn't necessarily know what job I do to think to ask me directly.
Or do you have any neighbours who could help?

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theconstantheadache · 14/06/2021 19:58

Iv asked my local vicar and the lady who runs all the kids clubs and charity's in our area. they don't have passports and I don't have social media or drink.... my parents don't know anybody and I don't think my mums boss would count as she's a new manager ? Been their around 7 weeks now

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Pollypudding · 14/06/2021 19:56

Maybe friends of your parents? You don’t have to be one of the listed professions - you can be a “person of good standing in the community”

Blackberrybunnet · 14/06/2021 19:54

Could you ask your dentists? or a local minister/priest? I also notice that "licensee of a public house" is an approved profession. If you politely contact them first to ask, and take proof of identity and address ... surely they wouldn't expect payment?

AnneLovesGilbert · 14/06/2021 19:51

You don’t have to shout. Local Facebook group?

bigbluecup · 14/06/2021 19:50

You can go to a local notary but it will cost you

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