Guidance: Deceased person's passport: caseworker guidance

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to cancel a passport or deal with a passport application if the customer has died.

Published 6 October 2022
Last updated 31 January 2025 +show all updates

31 January 2025
Guidance updated with minor formatting changes.
6 October 2022
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