Can a Royal Mail employee countersign a passport application?

Question

My doctor doesn't countersign passports and Im at a loss. I've checked the IPs website for acceptable signees but I don't really know anyone with these job titles. A friend says that working for Royal Mail (he's worked there for many years) makes him eligible to countersign. Is this correct?

Answer 1

Are you sure you can't find anybody? It's quite a comprehensive list. Do you not use a dentist, for example?

As for Royal Mail, if they are a "Post Office official" then yes. But I wouldn't take their word for it. Go for a definitely acceptable person otherwise your passport application will be rejected and you'd probably have to pay again to re-apply.

Answer 2

Postie here - I cant counter sign a Passport Application but Counter Staff at Crown Offices can do you know anyone in your local PO