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Identity and Passport Service (IPS)

The Identity and Passport Service is responsible for issuing UK passports and for administering the civil registration process in England and Wales. For more information about passports including eligibilty, fees and renewals follow the links below. Business enquiries should go to the IPS corporate website.

Contacting IPS during the summer peak

The Passport Adviceline is currently experiencing a high volume of calls. If you can't get through, please try again later - or you can check the progress of your passport application online.

• Passports on Cross & Stitch
• Checking the progress of your passport application
• IPS corporate website Opens new window