Nationality checking service

Portsmouth registration service now offers a nationality checking service.

This service is for anyone applying for British nationality and enables them to have their completed application forms checked and their original documents photocopied and certified by a trained nationality adviser.

The forms and certified photocopies are then sent to the Home Office via a secure courier service for next morning delivery.

The service is open to anyone, regardless of where they are living in the UK and is available by appointment only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The fees payable for this service, including VAT are:

• single application £50
• family application, 2 adults and up to 2 children £100
• additional child on parent's application £15

From 1 April 2010 the fees, including VAT, will be:

• single application £50
• fammily application £150

When you book your appointment you'll need to pay half of the fee required. This will be non-refundable. The other half will be payable at the appointment.

If you would like to arrange an appointment for this service, or would like to speak to an NCS adviser please contact us:

• call 023 9281 6098
• email rso@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
• write to or visit
  The Register Office, Milldam House
  Burnaby Road, Portsmouth PO1 3AF