Can a MAAT countersign a passport?

churchy32
churchy32 Registered Posts: 5 New contributor 🐸
in General accounting discussion
Hi

I am a member of the AAT & a friend has asked me if I can countersign their passport. I don't think I can, but thought I would ask the question on here.

Thanks:001_smile:

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  • claudialowe
    claudialowe Registered Posts: 275 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    I think that the rules have changed, and that anyone with a full UK passport can countersign a passport, so long as they have known the person for 2+ years.

    I am MAAT (and MIP) and have signed a couple - and never come across any problems........

    Claudia
  • ademoore
    ademoore Registered Posts: 146 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    I agree, I was under the impression that as MAAT you are able to sign them, as long as you have known them for certain length of time!
  • lork
    lork Registered Posts: 97 Regular contributor ⭐
    I believe only Fellow members can sign passport applications. See bullet point number 3: http://www.aat.org.uk/members/content/item1305/
  • deanshepherd
    deanshepherd Registered Posts: 1,809 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    I think this is a myth spread by the AAT to try and 'sell' fellow status..!

    Official guidance here.
  • Monsoon
    Monsoon Registered Posts: 4,071 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    deanshepherd wrote: »
    I think this is a myth spread by the AAT to try and 'sell' fellow status..!

    Official guidance here.

    Thanks Dean that's useful to know.

    Interesting that it just says "Accountant" (and we all know any Tom dick or Harry can use that term) yet it stipulates "Engineer (with professional qualifications)"! :001_tt2:
  • AdamR
    AdamR Registered Posts: 668 Epic contributor 🐘
    I was concerned that this entry still appears:
    • Bank/building society official
    :laugh:
  • churchy32
    churchy32 Registered Posts: 5 New contributor 🐸
    AdamR wrote: »
    I was concerned that this entry still appears:
    • Bank/building society official
    :laugh:

    I can understand your concerns:lol:
  • churchy32
    churchy32 Registered Posts: 5 New contributor 🐸
    Thanks for your replys, I have countersigned my friends passport so will post on here if it is accepted or rejected!!!
  • churchy32
    churchy32 Registered Posts: 5 New contributor 🐸
    :thumbup1:My friends passport arrived on Monday!
  • PhilHallAAT
    PhilHallAAT Registered, Moderator Posts: 80 mod
    I’m happy to confirm that it has always been the case that any AAT licensed accountant can countersign a passport application providing they meet the Home Office requirements which are that;

    • You have known the applicant for at least 2 years
    • You believe that all the information the applicant has put on the form is true
    • You live in the UK
    • You have a British passport yourself

    This is because accountancy is a “recognised profession”

    You do NOT need to be a Chartered accountant.
  • LWOODSAATQB
    LWOODSAATQB Registered Posts: 6 New contributor 🐸
    > @PhilHallAAT said:
    > I’m happy to confirm that it has always been the case that any AAT licensed accountant can countersign a passport application providing they meet the Home Office requirements which are that;
    >
    > • You have known the applicant for at least 2 years
    > • You believe that all the information the applicant has put on the form is true
    > • You live in the UK
    > • You have a British passport yourself
    >
    > This is because accountancy is a “recognised profession”
    >
    > You do NOT need to be a Chartered accountant.

    Does this apply to licensed Bookkeepers too

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