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PASSPORT CHECK AND SEND AVAILBLE AT PICTON STREET POST OFFICE®

You can apply for a passport in the following ways:
1. Pick up an application form from Picton Street Post Office® and use our Check & Send service
2. Post your completed application form
3. If you're an adult applying for your first passport, you may be called for an interview with the Identity and Passport Service to verify your identity. You should allow 6 weeks for your application to be processed

CHECK & SEND For just £8* Picton Street Post Office® will: • check and validate your application form
• Send it to the appropriate passport office by Special Delivery™
• Provide you with a unique receipt
• Provide you with a phone number so you can track the progress of your application

The usual turnaround time for these applications is 2 weeks from when they are accepted, however this is not a guaranteed service and turnaround times may be longer during peak periods. In addition the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) may also need to make further checks in terms of identity and nationality and this may take more time to confirm your eligibility.

If you're an adult applying for your first passport you may be called for an interview with the Identity and Passport Service to verify your identity, and you should allow 6 weeks for your application to be processed.

Please ensure that you provide the correct documents and photographs outlined in the guidance booklet.

*This service charge doesn't include the passport application fee. PASSPORT FEES

One problem that always arises is with the photographs, the quality and style now required is very vigorous we recommend Robert Dodd at OSCAR PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES, prices are very reasonable and Robert knows exactly the standard required. He can be contacted at 01538 372274