Hi,

I read some of the old posts here and understand that it's not entirely necessary to put some certified documents (namely the Passport) in the application. I'm applying for a Settlement visa and because it's quite expensive I'm leaving nothing to chance so will get copies certified.

My local Solicitor quoted £30 for this service which does seem pretty steep for, err, signing something pretty much! (I had the copies etc and was ready to go)

Is it true you can use a serving Police Officer to certify this?

If so, my father is a serving Police Officer so I just thought it may be a lot easier if he just did it? (Although he doesn't really know what he's doing) I just assume he can just sign all the pages and maybe write up a declaration to stick in?

- Hugh

Might help if you state what country you are going to, we are not all from the same place.

Ah, ok.. sorry!

I'm sponsoring the visa for my wife who is Thai to come to the United Kingdom on a spouse settlement visa.

Hi,

I read some of the old posts here and understand that it's not entirely necessary to put some certified documents (namely the Passport) in the application. I'm applying for a Settlement visa and because it's quite expensive I'm leaving nothing to chance so will get copies certified.

My local Solicitor quoted £30 for this service which does seem pretty steep for, err, signing something pretty much! (I had the copies etc and was ready to go)

Is it true you can use a serving Police Officer to certify this?

If so, my father is a serving Police Officer so I just thought it may be a lot easier if he just did it? (Although he doesn't really know what he's doing) I just assume he can just sign all the pages and maybe write up a declaration to stick in?

- Hugh

Normally yes...but in your case you are related to said BiB, so could be seen as conflict of interest, if you understand what I mean, but sure your father could find someone in the local copshop who would sign it for you

Hi,

I read some of the old posts here and understand that it's not entirely necessary to put some certified documents (namely the Passport) in the application. I'm applying for a Settlement visa and because it's quite expensive I'm leaving nothing to chance so will get copies certified.

My local Solicitor quoted £30 for this service which does seem pretty steep for, err, signing something pretty much! (I had the copies etc and was ready to go)

Is it true you can use a serving Police Officer to certify this?

If so, my father is a serving Police Officer so I just thought it may be a lot easier if he just did it? (Although he doesn't really know what he's doing) I just assume he can just sign all the pages and maybe write up a declaration to stick in?

- Hugh

Check out Sunbelt, I understand they provide a reasonably priced service.

If you walk into any solicitors with your passport they will stamp your certified copies often for free.