Passport countersigning

Dazza
Dazza Registered Posts: 4 New contributor 🐸
in General accounting discussion
Having recently gained full membership and professional status, a close friend has inquired if I could countersign his passport photo/identity; not sure if I am now in a position to do this, has any other full members assisted friends with this request? Just like to know my position.......

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  • Gem7321
    Gem7321 MAAT, AAT Licensed Accountant Posts: 1,438
    Mine and most of my familys pp's were countersigned by an MAAT and came back fine
  • Dazza
    Dazza Registered Posts: 4 New contributor 🐸
    Passport Countersigning

    That's good to know, much appreciated!
  • mc25
    mc25 Registered Posts: 232 🎆 🐘 🎆
    I have heard alot saying once you gain the status of FMAAT they say you can sign passport.
  • Timmne
    Timmne Registered Posts: 37 💫 🐯 💫
    It's irrellevant - you need to be of good social standing (teacher, solicitor, shop manager, accountant etc), not a certain qualification.
  • PhilHallAAT
    PhilHallAAT Registered, Moderator, Staff 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.

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