Countersignatory

**The Gentleman Scamp** · 29-08-2008, 05:15 PM

Ok, I've been putting it off for long enough, so now I have just over 3 weeks in which to get my new passport. Today I tackled the form and it was very confusing - go to section this, go to section that - the sections aren't even marked... And it says permanent address, what does that mean? I don't have a permanent address! Or do they mean the family home where my mum lives?

And what is the meaning of this crap?

So I need to call my father and ask for his passport number and when he was married? He never did marry my mum, he got her up the duff on Sandown beach in the Isle Of Wight in September 1973. So I've left it blank anyway, I think I don't need to answer unless I was born after Dec 31st 1982.

So, the counter signature - I'd forgotten about this... Last time in Shanghai 2006, a professional roller coaster repair man did it for me, and before that it was my mate DC Ted at Harrow On The Hill nick, and before that it was my GP.

So now who signs it? William? Dirtydog? My dentist?

Finally, where's the fucking box it's telling me to sign in and not touch the sides?

Forms, I hate them - that's why I left the UK because of forms.

**The Gentleman Scamp** · 29-08-2008, 05:18 PM

Where's my photos?!!

**Mr Pot** · 29-08-2008, 05:20 PM

You don't need a counter signatory

Originally Posted by The Gentleman Scamp

Finally, where's the fucking box it's telling me to sign in and not touch the sides?

On last page where you put your signature

**The Gentleman Scamp** · 29-08-2008, 05:23 PM

Ok, pics sorted.

**Fabian** · 29-08-2008, 05:30 PM

Are three weeks enough time?

**Mr Pot** · 29-08-2008, 05:32 PM

I think you need another form, the box hasn't been printed

Oh, if you didn't hear - you don't need a counter signatory - I said at the embassy Bangkok "wots that all about?" he said no need for it

**Travelmate** · 29-08-2008, 05:35 PM

fokin hell how old are you?

**Mr Pot** · 29-08-2008, 05:37 PM

Thats a photocopy of the form, no wonder the box ain't showed up; where did you get it from?

**Fabian** · 29-08-2008, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Travelmate

fokin hell how old are you?

34 years old I would say.

**CharleyFarley** · 29-08-2008, 05:43 PM

Form C1 easily printed of the website.

4 pages or form filling which are easily done if you are a straihtforward born in UK before 1982.

4 pages of notes which you would do well to read properly.

The photo has to be countersigned by a person of some standing.

Don't forget the application fee is at the rate they choose.

**DrB0b** · 29-08-2008, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by The Gentleman Scamp

So, the counter signature - I'd forgotten about this... Last time in Shanghai 2006, a professional roller coaster repair man did it for me, and before that it was my mate DC Ted at Harrow On The Hill nick, and before that it was my GP.

So now who signs it? William? Dirtydog? My dentist?

Your dentist will do. When I needed my form countersigned a couple of months ago I wandered into a doctors surgery on Sukhumvit and asked them to do it. They were a little reluctant at first but 500 baht soon convinced them. Previously I signed it myself claiming to be my spirtual adviser, Father Phelan Childern.

**The Gentleman Scamp** · 29-08-2008, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Pot

Thats a photocopy of the form, no wonder the box ain't showed up; where did you get it from?

I got it from the Embassy, the security box is open 24/7.

**Mr Pot** · 29-08-2008, 05:47 PM

really? It's definatly a copy right? That box is really important for the leeches so they can transfer it into your new passport.

Originally Posted by CharleyFarley

Form C1 easily printed of the website.

I'd try that

**nidhogg** · 29-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Thats a dodgy photocopy, the sign in box is yellow. here you go:
http://www.passportsplus.com/forms/p...t/uk/c1kit.pdf

**kingwilly** · 29-08-2008, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by DrB0b

Your dentist will do. When I needed my form countersigned a couple of months ago I wandered into a doctors surgery on Sukhumvit and asked them to do it. They were a little reluctant at first but 500 baht soon convinced them. Previously I signed it myself claiming to be my spirtual adviser, Father Phelan Childern.

depends, I did same for my sons passport, except I used the local police station in australia,

Irish embassy rang and checked, police said no, they hadn't known me for 12 months. So I had to redo whole process....

**nidhogg** · 29-08-2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by nidhogg

Thats a dodgy photocopy, the sign in box is yellow. here you go:
http://www.passportsplus.com/forms/p...t/uk/c1kit.pdf

You sign in the box as the signature is scanned then transferred into your passport (IIRC).

and I think you are having trouble with the form as you can't see the yellow arrows.

For a renewal, its pretty straight forward. Goodluck, and try not to cry when it comes to paying (its quite painful).

**gusG** · 29-08-2008, 05:55 PM

You have misread it, it says "KEEP WITHIN THE BORDER"
so, best you you go back home. COCK

Borders define geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions, such as governments, states or subnational administrative divisions. They may foster the setting up of buffer zones.

**nidhogg** · 29-08-2008, 06:04 PM

PS - just to be clear - thats from some passport site - you only need the official pages (the coloured ones) - the rest you can trash.

**Blake7** · 29-08-2008, 08:38 PM

but to renew you dont need to fill in all this stuff - I got a new one this summer.

**Mr Pot** · 29-08-2008, 08:41 PM

Why do you need a new one? renewal, lost or stolen? - if the latter you'll need a police report too

**Fabian** · 30-08-2008, 03:12 AM

^ His old one will expire in three weeks, he wrote that in the OP. I would be surprised if that's enough time.

**dirtydog** · 30-08-2008, 03:21 AM

^He didn't say that, he said this.

Originally Posted by The Gentleman Scamp

so now I have just over 3 weeks in which to get my new passport.

Most likely a full passport.

**Fabian** · 30-08-2008, 04:57 AM

Though it comes to the same, he just has three weeks. Is the british embassy that fast in issuing new passports?

**geoff** · 30-08-2008, 05:55 AM

You have to feel sorry for the "Gentleman Scamp", don't you?? He should be at home with his mummy. She could take care of him. God help him if he ever has a "real" problem.

**lysander** · 30-08-2008, 06:02 AM

Why do you need to play to a fucking audience simply to renew your passport? No wonder your father fucked off - he probably couldn't cope with a baby who was so needy even before it was conceived. Vera over the road (62 years old - daft as a brush - first trip out of England) managed to fill the forms in to get herself a passport without help from the global community. Get a fucking grip.

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