Don't know anyone who can sign passport

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Ahhffs · 23/04/2026 10:22

I'm really stuck! I knew one person with a qualifying job but they couldn't do it as their passport has expired
i literally don't know any other people
is a carer /care home worker able to sign them? That's literally the only other person I can think of.
what do I do if I can't find anyone? Am I just not able to get a passport?

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Hopefulsalmon · 23/04/2026 10:29

Do you work in a care home OP? The manager would be fine.

Teenagerantruns · 23/04/2026 10:29

My manager at the care home l worked at signed my last one, just had to be person of good standing whatever that is...

ParisianLady · 23/04/2026 10:27

That’s frustrating, however the list of who can sign is perhaps wider than you think, eg anyone who is a Director or Manager of a VAT listed or limited company. Anyone in any kind of ‘recognised’ profession counts, it doesn’t have to be on the list either, they’re just examples.

Could you list professions that you do know, perhaps someone wise might have advice about if the can sign for you?

ButterYellowHair · 23/04/2026 10:27

SunshineOnARainyLeith · 23/04/2026 10:26

Do you have any optician or dentist or GP? They can sign.

Most won’t do that for you. It’s not in their job description to legally confirm who you are.

ButterYellowHair · 23/04/2026 10:26

Just get anyone who doesn’t have a criminal record and who has a job and has known you two years to do it. They don’t need to be on the list just need a UK passport and to be of good standing.

SunshineOnARainyLeith · 23/04/2026 10:26

Do you have any optician or dentist or GP? They can sign.

WellConfusedandDazed · 23/04/2026 10:25

The list of suggested professions is not exhaustive and really it just needs to be someone in good standing that you’ve know awhile. I had a work colleague sign for me, she just had a normal job etc. It was fine.

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