Nationality checking service

Peterborough Register Office is pleased to offer a checking service to assist people who wish to become British citizens.

 

The nationality checking service is a partnership between the Home Office Nationality Group and Peterborough City Council. It offers an optional service to people applying for British nationality. The nationality checking service team will check that applications for British nationality are completed correctly and are submitted with all the necessary documents and the correct fee. The team will photocopy and certify valuable documents, such as passports, and will forward applications to the Home Office Nationality Group by special delivery post.

 

Applications to the Home Office, which are correctly completed and have all their correct documents, tend to be resolved more quickly. Using the new service, applicants can ensure peace of mind that their applications are complete. They will be able to retain their original personal documents, including passports, while their applications are under consideration.

 

You should contact our nationality checking service team by telephone on 01733 566323. The service is available on Wednesdays and Fridays. They will be able to give you more information about the scheme and make an appointment for you to visit the register office to submit your application.

 

Please note the Home Office fees for nationality applications do not include the above fees for the nationality checking service.

 

No. You may choose to forward your application direct to the Home Office yourself or use a solicitor or other agent if you wish. The Home Office maintains a list of other offices offering this service.