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To not have anyone to sign passport?

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:46

I am having trouble with thinking who can sign for me and my children’s passports. I am an introvert and have no friends, family limited, but obviously can’t sign, not friends with the neighbours. What can I do? I’m not working atm either so no manager etc

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YellowJellyfish · 05/02/2020 23:47

GP? Although they may charge.

lastqueenofscotland · 05/02/2020 23:48

A GP? I think police can too?

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:49

I’ve heard gps dont do it anymore and we don’t have a regular one anyway, as it’s always some else whenever I go there.

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Itsagrandoldteam · 05/02/2020 23:49

Your kids teacher, or your dentist maybe

Splendidd · 05/02/2020 23:49

Kids' teacher?

Temporaryanonymity · 05/02/2020 23:49

Is this for a renewal? I did mine online and I don’t recall requiring anyone to sign for me. Could you ask a teacher at school for the children if it’s needed? I’m sure a neighbour wouldn’t mind if you asked. I wouldn’t mind.

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:49

Doesn’t the person need to know you for 2 years?

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aroundtheworldyet · 05/02/2020 23:50

Don’t your children have friends who have parents?

Blimeyoreilly2020 · 05/02/2020 23:51

How long have they been at school - I believe a teacher can sign? Or a nurse instead of gp?

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:51

Mine is a renewal, same for 2 children,?but other 2 would be a first passport.

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Theworldisfullofgs · 05/02/2020 23:51

Head teacher will often do it.

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:52

No no kids play out around here they have friends at the school but I’m not friends with the mums.

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lyralalala · 05/02/2020 23:52

How old are your kids? Do they go to any clubs? There may be someone there that can sign. I sign passport forms all the time for kids and their parents at the afterschool care I run

Blimeyoreilly2020 · 05/02/2020 23:52

Are health visitors not registered nurses? If you have one that might be worth a go?

heath48 · 05/02/2020 23:53

You don’t need a signature for a renewal passport.

flumposie · 05/02/2020 23:53

Teacher. I've signed a lot over the years.

rededucator · 05/02/2020 23:54

Teacher

lyralalala · 05/02/2020 23:54

It has to be someone that has known you for two years so could be someone linked to your older children

Butterer · 05/02/2020 23:54

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LemonTT · 05/02/2020 23:55

Pharmacists or teachers would be able to do it. You shouldnt need it for a renewal

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:55

2 children will need a first passport, haven’t see the hv since dd was 10 days old. Might have to see if a teacher will do it.

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okiedokieme · 05/02/2020 23:55

The renewals are easy, we do lots at work (a church) they need have known you 2 years, not the kids as they are under 16. I remember a friend of my mum doing my first one, she worked in a bank

Whatifitallgoesright · 05/02/2020 23:57

This has always irritated me. It just seems elitist. Why is a professional required to vouchsafe for you? Why is someone who works in a shop not valid? What is the point of it?

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PumpkinP · 05/02/2020 23:59

Yeh it’s difficult when you don’t know anyone, my sisters a teacher but can’t sign it Sad I don’t have the best relationship with the school so reluctant to ask them but it’s either that or don’t go!

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MunchMunch · 06/02/2020 00:01

My dm's next door neighbour signed my dc's passport and he is a mechanic who works from home so must be classed as someone with good standing in the community. I've used teachers/headteachers and a friends daughter who is some sort of accountant/financial adviser.