Passport renewal: what you need, countersignatory essentials, and processing time If you're planning an early spring getaway to escape the winter chill or getting a head start on your summer holiday, you may have already begun considering potential destinations.
— be able to identify you, such as a friend, neighbour, or coworker, and have known you (or the adult who signed the form if the passport is for a child under 16) for at least two years (not just someone who knows you professionally).
You can obtain a paper application form by visiting a post office with a Check and Send service or by calling the Passport Adviceline.
There are two ways you can renew your passport — online or using a paper application form.
Payment is through a debit card, credit card or cheque, payable to ‘HM Passport Office’.
