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Guidance

Balance of probabilities: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to use a balance of probabilities when dealing with passport applications.

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HM Passport Office
Published
22 March 2021
Last updated
1231 AugustJuly 20252024 — See all updates

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Balance of probabilities

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff when and how to use a balance of probabilities when dealing with passport applications.

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Published 22 March 2021

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Update history

2025-08-12 11:16
Guidance updated as detailed in ‘About’ section.

2024-07-31 16:15
Guidance updated to make minor formatting changes and to reflect the name change from Guidance & Quality, Operating Standards to Quality, Examination Support team (QuESt).

2022-11-11 15:27
Version 10.0 added of updated guidance.

2022-09-23 11:59
Accessible version added.