Doctors can't sign them for you anymore apparently.

Who can Countersign a Passport Application? Posted: 21/03/2015 Many applicants are aware that they need someone to countersign their Passport application, but a large percentage of people are not aware that the requirements for choosing the right individual to perform the countersign are very specific.

We have prepared this guidance in order to make it clear for all applicants what is required of the person countersigning a British Passport application.

The basic circumstances for requiring a counter signatory are as follows:

You must get your application form & one of your passport photos signed if:

• You are applying for your first adult or child passport • You are replacing a lost, stolen or damaged passport • You are renewing a passport for a child aged 11 or under • You have changed significantly and you can't be recognised from your current/last expired passport.

The counter signatory must:

• Have known the applicant (if an adult) or if a child (have known the parent) for at least 2 years.

• Be able to identify the applicant/parent of applicant as a friend, colleague, in other words not just a random professional.

• Live in the UK • Hold a valid/non expired British Passport

The counter signatory must not:

• Be related by birth or marriage • Be living at the same address as the applicant/parent of applicant

Additional Update: In the past it was ok to use your Doctor/GP to countersign your application. Due to high demand and complaints received from medical professionals you are now not able to use your registered doctor as a counter signatory (however if you have a friend or colleague who is a doctor this is still permitted).