The Certified Copy

[ShugNorris]

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

[garyh]

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

[ShugNorris]

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.

[Soutpeel]

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

[RHCP]

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.

[mariner29]

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