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HMPO names policy: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff about our names policy.

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HM Passport Office
Published
23 June 2023
Last updated
9 June 2026 — See all updates

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about our names policy.

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Published 23 June 2023
Last updated 9 June 2026 href="#full-history">+ show all updates

  1. This guidance has been updated to remove instructions telling HM Passport Office staff to refuse an application which has a name subject to trademark or copyright laws.

  2. First published.

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