UK Police Certificate Question

[Laurentia 0]

Just looking for some information and advice about this document. My fiance called the police department to ask if a certain person's signature would be okay on his photo and they told him "yes." My fiance received an email today stating that they won't take that person's signature. We're wondering why not...and what we're supposed to do now. I don't even understand the need for it unless it's the equivalent of a reference like you'd need for a job application in which case, the person who signed it is not a relative and has known my finance for quite a long time.

This is a potential 3-4 weeks added to an already drawn out process and I have a feeling our packet 3 will now beat the police certificate back to him. Should we be worried about running out of time to get the completed checklist sent back to the Embassy?

Thanks,

Kelly

[Marmite Lovers! 0]

Try not to worry. Mine came though quite quickly.

As for wondering why they won't accept the signature - why don't you call and ask them.

Your picture has to be signed by one of the following:

Accountant

• Bank/building society official

• Barrister

• Broker

• Chairman / Director / Manager / Personnel Officer (limited company)

• Chiropodist

• Commissioner of Oaths

• Councillor: local or county

• Civil Servant (permanent)

• Engineer (Qualified)

• Fire Service Official

• General Practitioner

• Minister of a recognised religion

• Nurse (SRN and SEN)

• Member of Parliament

• Merchant Navy Officer

• Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers of the Armed Services (active or retired)

• Optician/Chemist/Dentist

• Police Officer / Police Staff

• Post Office Official

• Solicitor

• Teacher or Lecturer

Edited September 30, 2008 by Marmite Lovers!

[Laurentia 0]

Try not to worry. Mine came though quite quickly.

As for wondering why they won't accept the signature - why don't you call and ask them.

Your picture has to be signed by one of the following:

Accountant

• Bank/building society official

• Barrister

• Broker

• Chairman / Director / Manager / Personnel Officer (limited company)

• Chiropodist

• Commissioner of Oaths

• Councillor: local or county

• Civil Servant (permanent)

• Engineer (Qualified)

• Fire Service Official

• General Practitioner

• Minister of a recognised religion

• Nurse (SRN and SEN)

• Member of Parliament

• Merchant Navy Officer

• Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers of the Armed Services (active or retired)

• Optician/Chemist/Dentist

• Police Officer / Police Staff

• Post Office Official

• Solicitor

• Teacher or Lecturer

Thank you so much! This list is just what we needed I think.