Advice Needed Police Certificate Drama

[AFQuaid 18]

Hi Guys,

Ok here is my issue.

So I got onto the website order form for the "subject access" form and then notice it says that this form can only be used if you live in the London area. So I abandoned that after the confusion of getting hold of it a second time for you very kind VJers.

Then I wrote to two local police stations and requested form called "subject access" and as of yet I have no reply still. I'm now doubting they can even send me this via mail. I sent both letters a month ago.

Getting down to a police station is going to be very hard for me, I don't have my own transport so have to hire adapted transport (at a price that aint nice). I will HAVE to do it if I cannot get the form any other way. But I'm trying to avoid this as I'm not made of money and need to save it for hospital appointments and getting back to america when the visa is through.

I so wanted to obtain this before Packet 3 arrives so I don't have to wait longer than I need to . Is there any other way to get hold of this form so I can fill it in and send it back with £10? Like I said I tried the online form but it said they can only process them if you live in the London area. I live in Bury, Manchester.

[arwensun1965 0]

Hi Andrew

I found this website maybe it will help [email=http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/index.htm]http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/index.htm[/email] it has a phone number and bits and bobs, phone them they may be able to help you.

Good luck

Janice

Edited March 22, 2006 by arwensun1965

[MrsDarby 0]

I believe you do have to go to the police station because you have to show identification to prove who you are. You also need to show them proof of address (utilities bill or another bill with your name and current address). Maybe in extreme circumstances they will allow it to be completed online, but I doubt it.

Sorry but you'll probably have to go to the police station in person.

[arwensun1965 0]

Andrew ive done an ooops ..try putting into your search engine Bury+Manchester+police you will get several options....choose the Greater Manchester police web site..on this site you will find phone numbers for you to call for general enquiries...try this they should be able to help.

Janice

[meauxna 15]

Fiona, we had to order the UK police cert from outside the UK, so a similar solution might work for you.

First, call, don't write, and ask for the Data Protection Officer. When you've got that officer on the phone, explain that you can not come in person and would they please accomodate you. They can email the form to you, or they may have it online. Ask how you can send your ID; we made arrangements for them to accept a photocopy of the passport etc.

I'd say, get on this right away. You don't want to be held up by them, not when you're so close to finishing!

Edited March 22, 2006 by meauxna

[AFQuaid 18]

TY guys so much. Just emailed bury metro again see what I get. If no responce by tomorrow....I shall phone if no luck then I guess I'll have to try and make some sort of arrangements to get to the police station.

Questions:

So they don't generally reply to letters?

Will they have the form there or will I get sent home and asked to go back when they have?

What sort of ID can I include?

[meauxna 15]

TY guys so much. Just emailed bury metro again see what I get. If no responce by tomorrow....I shall phone if no luck then I guess I'll have to try and make some sort of arrangements to get to the police station.

Questions:

So they don't generally reply to letters?

Will they have the form there or will I get sent home and asked to go back when they have?

What sort of ID can I include?

Fiona,

Can you look online, or I can email it to you later.. the forms I have are dpa3019a & dpa3019b; they explain everything you'll need. My copoies are not current, but I don't know if htey've changed since 02.

I would insist to the DPO that you must do this via post; they CAN and WILL do this for people who are not in the UK. There is no reason they shouldn't accomodate you.

You can pm me your email if you need to; I'm going out now but will send it later if you need. If it's daytime there, just call them! The DPO was very nice to us.

[mrswooten4ever 0]

Hi

I didnt have to attend in person. I called the number on the web for Merseyside ,left my details and they sent me the application form. I returned it along with a copy of my passport and a utility bill and a cheque for £10.00. Hopefully Lancashire will be the same

Adele

Edited March 22, 2006 by MrsW2B

[munchkins 0]

I believe you do have to go to the police station because you have to show identification to prove who you are. You also need to show them proof of address (utilities bill or another bill with your name and current address). Maybe in extreme circumstances they will allow it to be completed online, but I doubt it.

Sorry but you'll probably have to go to the police station in person.

This is not true, I phoned my local police station, told them what I wanted and they gave me an address and a phone number for New Scotland yard which is where they are all done. I just sent them a letter with all our information and a £10.00 cheque and bingo - requested paperwork came out to us. Never had to attend the local pollice station at all. May be different in othere areas, we are from St Helens covered by merseyside police

Hope this will help you

[mrswooten4ever 0]

Hi

I didnt have to attend in person. I called the number on the web for Merseyside ,left my details and they sent me the application form. I returned it along with a copy of my passport and a utility bill and a cheque for £10.00. Hopefully Lancashire will be the same

Adele

HI

http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/pages/subjectaccess.htm

There's the link for Greater Manchester you can download the form or email them. No Need to attend in person

Adele

[beaner0500 0]

Nigel just had to send a copy of his license but he did everything via phone and mail. I don't think you should have to go in person. I would try calling instead of mail just because you'll get a more immediate response.

[rebeccajo 14]

Fiona did you get this sorted?

[AFQuaid 18]

TY SO MUCH GUYS!!!

We got this sorted. Printed out the forms, filled in my part. Gonna pass them to my social worker to sign (it says somebody has to sign if they have known you 12 months). I would of got one of my doctors to but I've just switched hospitals but oh well hopefully that should be fine. Then once he's signed it my dads gonna drop it off at the police station for me with some ID.

TY ALL AGAIN SO MUCH. BIG weight off my mind.

and YAY! we got a letter from NVC today saying they're gonna send out case out to the US Embassy in London within a week and we got our LND number

[Miranda&James 8]

TY SO MUCH GUYS!!!

We got this sorted. Printed out the forms, filled in my part. Gonna pass them to my social worker to sign (it says somebody has to sign if they have known you 12 months). I would of got one of my doctors to but I've just switched hospitals but oh well hopefully that should be fine. Then once he's signed it my dads gonna drop it off at the police station for me with some ID.

TY ALL AGAIN SO MUCH. BIG weight off my mind.

and YAY! we got a letter from NVC today saying they're gonna send out case out to the US Embassy in London within a week and we got our LND number

Glad you got it sorted! hey, if you need any help getting stuff in manchester, let me know. i work in manchester city centre. Will be very glad to help where I can.

Will keep you in my prayers for a speedy, smooth and succesful Visa Journey

~James