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Do you need a witness stamp for Irish passport?
The witness must: Complete, sign and stamp Section 9 of the form, including a work landline phone number – mobile phone numbers will not be accepted.
Who can witness a signature for an Irish passport?
A Garda at your local Garda station will witness your passport application form; as long as they are satisfied as to your identity and that your four photos are a true likeness of you.
Who can witness passport application Australia?
Who can witness a consent? The witness can’t be related to the child by birth or marriage or be in a de facto relationship with any person who has parental responsibility or lives at the same address. The same person, or a different person, may witness the signature of each person giving consent.
Who can certify documents for an Irish passport?
The following may qualify to make a certified copy of your document:
- Solicitor.
- Notary Public.
- Commissioner of Oaths.
- Peace Commissioner.
Is Irish passport free for over 70?
Since 2005 over 65s were entitled to get their passports for free, but they will now have to pay €95, which is the new cost of a standard €10 year passport if they go to a passport office. The price is €80 is they use the passport express service from An Post.
Does my countersignature have to have a passport?
Your countersignatory must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport. If they have a US, Commonwealth, or non-British or non-Irish EU passport, you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it.
Can a family member be a witness for passport?
Who can countersign a passport form? They must have known the person applying (or the adult who signed the form if the passport is for a child under 16) for at least 2 years. They must be able to identify the person applying such as being a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows them professionally)
Do you need a witness to renew passport?
The majority of people will be fine to submit their passport photos without a countersignature in the case of a renewal. However, there are occasions when you may need to enlist a person to authorise your identity.
Which professions can certify documents?
Certified Copies Guidance
- bank or building society official.
- councillor.
- minister of religion.
- dentist.
- chartered accountant.
- solicitor or notary.
- teacher or lecturer.
What is the benefit of having an Irish passport?
Your Irish passport allows you to travel abroad and entitles you to certain diplomatic support services from Irish embassies if you get into difficulty abroad. While your Irish passport is an internationally recognised travel document, it does not give you an automatic right to enter other countries.
Can you hold 2 passports at the same time?
Dual citizenship or nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. The U.S. allows (but does not encourage) dual citizenship. Under the above circumstances, it is not illegal or a fraud in any way for the person to hold two valid passports.