UK Passport Countersignatory?

Question

I have a passport that expired in 2005. It was a child's passport. I'm now in the process of applying for a new passport. It does not sound like I need a countersignatory, is this correct?

Just to clarify, I'm trying to get an adult passport as replacement for a child passport that expired 3 years ago. The way they word the documents is all a bit confusing.

Thanks

Answer 1

If you are applying for your first adult passport then you must be an adult . You must have an additional signature

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-fir...

People who can sign it for you

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-cou...

First application for adult passport

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-fir...

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-fir...

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-fir...

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-fir...

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-fir...

Answer 2

Once you have been issued a passport you do not need a countersignatory.

Answer 3

You don't need a counter signature.

I changed my child passport into an adult passport a few years ago, and didn't need it to be signed.

You've already done it once, so no need again. It's fairly straight forward (although it's worth paying £5 and getting the post office to check it). Also, you might want to change your picture! I think that costs a little more- I can't remember. I know I was in such a hurry to change mine that I didn't care what the price was!