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Parental responsibility: children in care of the local authority: caseworker guidance
HM Passport Office guidance on how to deal with an application for a child in the care of the local authorities.
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This guidance tells HM Passport Office examiners how to deal with an application for a child in the care of local authorities.
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Published 24 January 2024
Last updated 22 October 2025
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Guidance updated as detailed in section 1.3.
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This guidance has been updated to make it clear where a child (or young adult) is subject to a full care order the Director of Social Services (or equivalent grade) must give additional written consent in a covering letter if they did not complete the declaration.
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First published.