Can a salon owner counter-sign my UK passport forms?
Usually only you need to sign it if you are applying to renew your passport. However, if your appearance is very different from the photo in your current or last passport, you should get your form countersigned at section 10. The countersignature is also required if you apply for replacing a lost passport. The person you ask to countersign must be someone who has known you for at least two years. They must: • be over 18 • hold a current British or Irish passport • be willing to write their passport number on the form They should work in a recognised profession or otherwise have good standing in the community. Suitable professions are: accountant airline pilot articled clerk of a limited company assurance agent of recognised company bank/building society official barrister chairman/director of limited company chiropodist commissioner of oaths councillor (local or county) civil servant (permanent), but not someone who works for IPS dentist director/manager of a VAT-registered charity dir
