Saddlesoap
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This thread is over a year old. I suspect OP is sorted now.
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BananaRama
Chatty Member
So as she’s turned 16 and will now need an adult passport she needs a birth certificate for the application? As in like a fresh new one? This is how I went around in circles because I couldn’t get my head around it all. So she’s not a child renewal. She’s now basically applying for a fresh new adult passport so will need a birth certificate not her old passport. I think that’s right? Lol
BananaRama
Chatty Member
Hello 
so I’m in a muddle and trying to Google answers isn’t always helpful.
Daughter turned 16 in June. Has a child passport which ran out a while back. Didn’t renew it as too skint to even dream of a holiday then obviously lockdown. Getting back on my feet so wanting to take kids away next year. Have lost her birth certificate. So was going to apply for it at £38 but then saw renewal passport only £49. So a few questions. Do I need a birth certificate to renew her passport? Because I’ll never use birth certificate so would rather save that money for passport. And is it just a renewal or is it a full blown need a birth certificate to apply for an adult? Nothing is ever clear. Thank you
so I’m in a muddle and trying to Google answers isn’t always helpful.Daughter turned 16 in June. Has a child passport which ran out a while back. Didn’t renew it as too skint to even dream of a holiday then obviously lockdown. Getting back on my feet so wanting to take kids away next year. Have lost her birth certificate. So was going to apply for it at £38 but then saw renewal passport only £49. So a few questions. Do I need a birth certificate to renew her passport? Because I’ll never use birth certificate so would rather save that money for passport. And is it just a renewal or is it a full blown need a birth certificate to apply for an adult? Nothing is ever clear. Thank you
Fenella
Chatty Member
You’re right that it’s not very clear whether on the distinction of ‘never had a UK passport before’ if that means child or adult.
you could try ringing the advice line, not sure if anyone will answer with the striking but maybe worth a try to get advice
www.gov.uk
you could try ringing the advice line, not sure if anyone will answer with the striking but maybe worth a try to get advice
Passport advice and complaints
Contact HM Passport Office (previously the Identity and Passport Service) advice line - telephone, text relay, textphone, opening hours.
Deepsigh2018
VIP Member
I have no answers regarding the passport but even though you won't need her birth certificate for anything your daughter might need it for something in the future like opening a new bank account etc so I would get a copy of that for her for the future.
Phoenix Lazarus
VIP Member
In the link below, it says that you just need your child's old passport and any court orders relating to your child's residency or custody, not a copy of their birth certificate.
Get a passport for your child: Renew a child passport - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
When they get their first adult passport, it looks like the copy of their birth certificate will be needed.
Getting your first adult passport: What documents you need to apply - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Get a passport for your child: Renew a child passport - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
When they get their first adult passport, it looks like the copy of their birth certificate will be needed.
Getting your first adult passport: What documents you need to apply - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Saddlesoap
VIP Member
Pretty sure a passport renewal is more than that. Think I paid closer to £100 for mine.Hello
Daughter turned 16 in June. Has a child passport which ran out a while back. Didn’t renew it as too skint to even dream of a holiday then obviously lockdown. Getting back on my feet so wanting to take kids away next year. Have lost her birth certificate. So was going to apply for it at £38 but then saw renewal passport only £49. So a few questions. Do I need a birth certificate to renew her passport? Because I’ll never use birth certificate so would rather save that money for passport. And is it just a renewal or is it a full blown need a birth certificate to apply for an adult? Nothing is ever clear. Thank you
Phoenix Lazarus
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According to the link I posted above, renewal of a child's passport costs £49.00.
Phoenix Lazarus
VIP Member
Yes, you're right. It's an adult passport for over-sixteens. I was thinking it was for over-eighteens. So they will need a birth certificate to apply.
Getting your first adult passport - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Saddlesoap
VIP Member
I've just deleted the post you quoted cos I think I'm wrong.
Says on that link
You can apply for a first adult passport if all of the following apply:
you’re a British national
you’re aged 16 or over (or will be in 3 weeks)
you’ve never had a UK passport before
I'm gonna stop posting cos I don't think I'm helping
Phoenix Lazarus
VIP Member
That's it!
