Website of the UK government

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Public services all in one place

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Replace or apply for a passport

You can apply for a UK passport online or renew, change, extend or replace an existing passport.

How to use this service

Follow the link below to complete an online application form from the Identity and Passport Service (IPS).

The pre-printed application form will then be returned to you to sign, date, add any documents or photographs that are necessary and return for processing.

You will also find guidance about child passports, how long the process may take and what to do if you need your passport urgently.

Additional links

Local Directgov

Connect to your local authority and find out which online services they provide

PDF files

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Access keys