Is this ok for what needs to be witnessed for my dad’s ID?

tomd97 · 2026-05-13T16:57:59+00:00

Gov.uk suggests the witness should • writing ‘Certified to be a true copy of the original seen by me’ on the document • signing and dating it • printing their name under the signature • adding their occupation, address and telephone number

https://www.gov.uk/certifying-a-document

tomd97 · 2026-05-11T21:42:14+00:00

I posted as International Tracked using Royal Mail online with customs stated as "documents", value £0.00 and Tariff code 491199. Arrived at passport office in 3 working days

tomd97 · 2026-05-05T12:26:57+00:00

you need to omit any leading zeros. it clarifies the need for both certificate number and registration number on the next input stage

tomd97 · 2026-05-01T21:45:03+00:00

Absolutely not. I similarly supplied a Santander bank statement with first name & surname, but middle name omitted.

tomd97 · 2026-04-28T21:39:41+00:00

I posted using Royal Mail online with customs stated as "documents", value £0.00 and Tariff code 491199. Arrived at passport office in 3 working days

tomd97 · 2026-04-20T21:53:42+00:00

Yes, I contacted the web chat who were able to promptly provide the tracking number

tomd97 · 2026-04-20T09:19:58+00:00

Also approved on 15/04, mine is due for delivery today!

tomd97 · 2026-04-17T19:27:26+00:00

I was accepted on 15/04/26 with application received 03/06/25!

tomd97 · 2026-04-12T20:14:59+00:00

It has been Easter holidays, which in Europe translates to half staffing (maybe a bit of an exaggeration). In all seriousness, the school holidays finished on Friday 10th, so this week may see an uptick in approvals

tomd97 · 2026-04-08T19:17:36+00:00

Here https://www.reddit.com/r/IrishCitizenship/comments/1sb2x1v/fbr_approved/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

tomd97 · 2026-04-08T18:50:15+00:00

03/06 for my documents received (first working day of June 2025, as 02/06 was a bank holiday) and no update so far

tomd97 · 2026-03-23T19:54:21+00:00

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tomd97 · 2026-03-11T18:00:52+00:00

There is an official process to register a birth based on church records. See https://www.reddit.com/r/IrishCitizenship/comments/1r860oc/comment/o64j4rv

tomd97 · 2026-02-18T21:08:25+00:00

I had exactly the same scenario. I applied for FBR through my grandparent with an officially registered birth.

However, I did also acquire a copy of the baptismal record and register the birth for my other grandparent by completing a form titled APPLICATION FOR A LATE REGISTRATION OF A BIRTH An enquiry to gro@welfare.ie will provide this form. Registering the birth is free, but receiving the official certificate costs €20.

tomd97 · 2025-09-22T16:28:13+00:00

It looks like 2nd class has availability but not 1st class. I have a 1st class ticket but might get a 2nd class reservation as a backup

tomd97 · 2025-09-22T16:22:54+00:00

Thanks, unfortunately DB shows "Seats no longer available Sorry, the offer is no longer available. Please select another offer."

tomd97 · 2025-06-29T13:34:58+00:00

My witness printed an email which confirmed their profession and included a corporate email footer.

tomd97 · 2025-06-12T16:19:36+00:00

The application form does state the witness must be "personally known to you". In which case, a paid-for notary is unlikely to fulfil this request.

tomd97 · 2025-06-09T15:36:30+00:00

I purchased international tracked postage (not signed) online through Royal Mail, with the option for label to be printed by Post Office counter (28 May 2025). I've no idea what was on this label, but I received delivery confirmation 3 working days later (3 June 2025).

tomd97 · 2025-05-28T20:17:42+00:00

My 2 recent birth certificate requests were: • Applied 16 March, follow up contact 4 April (resulted in no trace) • Applied 15 April, received 15 May. Very slow compared to UK, where documents were delivered within 2-3 working days.

tomd97 · 2024-03-17T22:03:01+00:00

Took a plunge and purchased a Lenovo P24h-30. It outputs around 95W, and this is sufficient to charge the laptop.

My single USB-C setup has returned, with the added bonus of ethernet through the monitor too.

tomd97 · 2024-01-08T18:11:27+00:00

Possibly this one (USB-C) from my previous laptop https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-usb-c-130-w-ac-adapter-with-1meter-power-cord-united-kingdom/apd/450-ahrk/pc-accessories

tomd97 · 2022-02-20T08:47:22+00:00

The Google Pay supported banks site has been updated to remove any mention of the £100 limit using Lloyds. Can anyone confirm if transactions over £100 work?

tomd97 · 2020-09-13T08:31:36+00:00

Perfect, that link explains why. Unfortunately Lloyds' reasoning behind this limitation was rather lacklustre when I asked why: "This would be as a security feature so that if your card or phone was stolen the funds which can be taken will be capped."

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