How do I get a copy of my UK naturalisation certificate?

Download and complete an application for a correction of a registration or naturalisation certificate. Send the form and your original certificate to Department 1, UKVI. You’ll need to pay a £250 fee if the mistake on your certificate was your fault. UKVI will send you a letter telling you if you need to pay.

What did the British Nationality Act 1981 do?

The British Nationality Act received Royal Assent on 30 October 1981 and came into force on 1 January 1983. The new legislation therefore left a generation of effectively ‘stateless’ children, whose citizenship was demoted to Overseas Citizen status, despite them having been born and raised in the UK.

How do I find my naturalization certificate number online?

The Certificate of Naturalization number is generally an 8-digit alpha numeric number located in the top right section of the document. The certificate number, also known as a C-file number, is printed in red on all certificates issued since September 27, 1906.

What was the British Nationality Act And what did it allow?

The British Nationality Act of 1948 conferred the status of British citizen on all Commonwealth subjects and recognised their right to work and settle in the UK and to bring their families with them.

Does British passport automatically mean British citizenship?

Contrary to popular belief, you are not automatically a British citizenship just because you’re born in the UK. Having a British passport doesn’t mean you’re a citizen either.

What is my nationality if I have a British passport?

Overview. If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if you’re a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983.

Can I find my naturalization number on my passport?

The Certificate of Naturalization number is generally an 8-digit alpha numeric number located in the top right section of the document.