Can a MAAT countersign a passport?
churchy32
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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:
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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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........
Claudia0 -
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!0
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I believe only Fellow members can sign passport applications. See bullet point number 3: http://www.aat.org.uk/members/content/item1305/0
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deanshepherd wrote: »
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_tt2:0 -
I was concerned that this entry still appears:
- Bank/building society official
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Thanks for your replys, I have countersigned my friends passport so will post on here if it is accepted or rejected!!!0
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:thumbup1:My friends passport arrived on Monday!0
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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.
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> @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;
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> • 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”
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> You do NOT need to be a Chartered accountant.
Does this apply to licensed Bookkeepers too0
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