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Nationality Checking Service
Trafford registration service is pleased to offer a Nationality Checking Service. The service is run by appointment only and details of how to apply can be found below.
What is the Nationality Checking Service?
The Nationality Checking Service (NCS) is a partnership between the Home Office Border and Immigration Agency and some local authorities in England and Wales.
If you are applying for British citizenship you can come to us in person and for a small fee we will:
- Check that your application has been completed correctly
- Ensure that all the required documents have been submitted
- Check and provide certified copies of your supporting documents
- Send your application(s) to the Home Office by special delivery post
Why should I use this service?
The NCS is not a 'fast-track' application service, but applications which have been completed properly with the required documents tend to be dealt with more quickly.
Your documents are photocopied and certified, which means that you will be able to retain your original documents, like your passport, birth certificate etc.
Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. To book an appointment please contact:
The Nationality Checking Service Team
Trafford Register Office
Sale Town Hall
Sale Waterside
Sale M33 7ZF
Email: registrars@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 3026
Do I have to pay for the checking service?
Yes. The council will charge you a fee of:
- £40 - per individual application
- £55 - one parent and up to two children
- £65 - one parent and up to three children
- £55 - husband and wife who live together and apply at the same time
- £65 - husband and wife and up to 2 children
- £15 - any additional children on the parents application
- £20 - one or more children under the age of 18 who apply separately from their parents
(All fees include VAT)
The above fees include VAT and the cost of secure postage to the Home Office in Liverpool.
A Non-returnable deposit of £20 must be paid when the initial appointment is made. This deposit will be deducted from the charges listed above when the application is processed for posting to the Home Office. Deposits should be paid by credit card. Appointments paid for by cheque or postal order (payable to Trafford Council) will only be confirmed when the fee is received. Deposits will not be reimbursed if appointments are not kept, or are requested to be rearranged at less than 3 working days notice, or are requested to be rearranged more than once.
Do I have to use the Trafford Council NCS?
No. You may still choose to forward your application directly to the Home Office yourself or to use a solicitor or other agent if you wish.
How do I get a citizenship application form?
These can be obtained from:
Trafford Register Office
or
The Home Office IND
Managed Migration
Border and Immigration Agency
PO Box 306
Liverpool
L2 0QN
Telephone: 0845 010 5200
You can also download the application form from the Home Office Website
What is the new "Life in the UK" test?
If you are applying for naturalisation on or after November 1, 2005 you will need to prove knowledge of life in the UK as well as your English language ability and provide documented evidence of this with your application. For more information, please log onto http://www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk/
Does the council give advice about nationality?
The council will not be able to provide advice on nationality matters. For this kind of information please contact the Home Office (details above) or log onto the OISC website http://www.oisc.co.uk/ to find a local adviser.
What do I do if I want to complain about the service I receive?
You may direct your complaint through the Trafford Council complaints procedure or to the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner.
Complaints Section
5th Floor
Counting House
53 Tooley Street
London SE1 2QN
Details are also available on the OISC website.
This page was last updated on 13 June 2008
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