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Nationality Checking Service
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The Sheffield Register Office, in partnership with the Home Office, is now offering a checking service for British nationality application forms in addition to providing citizenship ceremonies.
The aim of this service is to reduce unnecessary delays in the process of applying for British Citizenship. It is a fact that applications to the Home Office containing all the necessary information and correct documents tend to be resolved more quickly than those that are incomplete.
- We will ensure that your application form is completed correctly.
- Check, copy and certify your passport and other original documents.
- Make sure that you have enclosed the right payment.
- Send your application safely and quickly to the Home Office by guaranteed next day delivery.
This page tells you:
- the answers to frequently asked questions
Why Use Sheffield?
Our NCS Team has been trained and is registered with the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC). We will give you an efficient and friendly service.
Please note that the use of this service does not mean that applications to the Home Office will be 'fast tracked'.
You do not have to use Sheffield’s checking service. You can apply direct to the Home Office or use a solicitor or other agent. But if you do, make sure they are properly qualified to give you advice, and are registered with the OISC (Solicitors and others registered with the Law Society do not have to be registered with the OISC).
Nationality Checking Service appointments
The nationality checking service is by appointment only. To make an appointment please telephone the Citizenship Team on 0114 205 3087 or call into the office - contact Sheffield Register Office
Your appointment will take between 45 and 90 minutes depending on how many people are applying.
When you come in for your appointment you must:
- Attend in person. If you are married or in a Civil Partnership and want to make a joint application, both of you must attend. Children under 18 need not attend.
- Bring your completed citizenship application form.
- Remember your original copy of your ‘Life in the UK’ test certificate.
- Bring all the listed documents in the application form guideline notes.
- Remember the citizenship application fee.
Costs of the nationality checking service
- Adult £40
- Child £15
Please note that the checking fee is separate from the Home Office fee. The Home Office fee will be posted off with your application so we cannot accept payment by cash. You can pay by postal order, cheque (made payable to The Accounting Officer, Home Office’) or by credit card
We charge the full fee for missed appointments unless seven days notice is given.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Sheffield give me advice about immigration?
The checking service is not there to give you immigration advice. If you have queries about your application you should contact your legal advisers or the Home Office help line on 0845 010 5200.
Alternatively you can visit the Home Office website.
Will using the checking service guarantee a successful application?
No, this service is strictly check and send. Your application will be assessed by the Home Office. However, using the checking service you can be sure that your application will be complete in every detail, making it more likely that it will be processed more quickly. If the Home Office needs more information about your application they will contact you directly at the address given on the application form.
What is the ‘Life in the UK’ test?
If you are applying for naturalisation as a British citizen, you will need to show that you know about life in the UK. You should take the test if you are applying for naturalisation as a British Citizen and your level of English is ESOL Entry 3 or above. If you pass the test, you are given a letter which proves you have been successful. This is called your pass notification letter. You will need to bring this letter to your appointment.
For more Information please contact the Citizenship Team on
0114 205 3087, call into the office - contact Sheffield Register Office or email us at: mailto:citizenship@sheffield.gov.uk
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