Police Certificates

[selly 0]

Hi everyone, i posted this question before but never received any response was hopin mayb someone could help me here??!!

I have received my police certificate but it doesnt mention anywhere on it any previous names used even though i added it onto the form i filled in.

I changed my name at age of 18, will i have to reapply for another certificate for my previous name? Or will the embassy be happy with the certificate i have?

thanks

sam xxx

Does anyone have the answer on this? How does the Embassy know you requested a police certificate for current and maiden name and for all previous addresses when all you get is the single piece of paper addressed to you as you are now??

Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the Police Form that you fill in ask if you have ever used any previous names etc? I'm sure it mentions something on it, if so they should automatically search under that name also.

You are right, the form asks for any other names and all addresses. The letter that comes back, however, doesn't refer to which names and addresses were searched. I kept a photocopy of the form I submitted to the police, but I was wondering how the Embassy would know from the letter that everything has been searched and that I didn't just make up the photocopy?

Have you still got the receipt that they send you in acknowledgement of theapplication, it is about as close as you can go to showing a 'transaction' trail for the paperwork. I think if you are seen to be up front and demonstrate that you have tried to make it easy to follow, they will hopefully appreciate it and accept what you provide.

[essjay 0]

Have you still got the receipt that they send you in acknowledgement of theapplication, it is about as close as you can go to showing a 'transaction' trail for the paperwork. I think if you are seen to be up front and demonstrate that you have tried to make it easy to follow, they will hopefully appreciate it and accept what you provide.

I have got a scrappy piece of paper they filled out at the front desk showing I paid £10, but not what I was paying for.... I never received a formal receipt, just the letter...... As you said, just be up front and show what you have got!!

[selly 0]

Have you still got the receipt that they send you in acknowledgement of theapplication, it is about as close as you can go to showing a 'transaction' trail for the paperwork. I think if you are seen to be up front and demonstrate that you have tried to make it easy to follow, they will hopefully appreciate it and accept what you provide.

I have got a scrappy piece of paper they filled out at the front desk showing I paid £10, but not what I was paying for.... I never received a formal receipt, just the letter...... As you said, just be up front and show what you have got!!

I was sent a formal receipt that the application had been received etc. This might be police force specific and it might also be the difference between handing it in at the unhelpful help desk and posting in the application. Hope it turns out okay for you.

[samwatts 0]

I still have the receipt but it only has the name i use now on it.

unfortunately i never made a copy of the form i filled in with previous name and addresses.

so all i do have is the police certificate, seems strange they wouldnt add on previous names checked though. so that it would at least show that it is a thorough check.

i wonder if there is anyway of contactin them and askin for a letter confirmin what was actually checked, like a more detailed description of it.

thanks for all the help

sam xxx