Confirming someone’s identity: Who can confirm someone’s identity – Apply for a passport – GOV.UK
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accountant
airline pilot
articled clerk of a limited company
assurance agent of a recognised company
bank or building society official
barrister
chairman or director of a limited company
chiropodist
commissioner for oaths
councillor - local or county
civil servant - permanent
dentist
director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company
engineer with professional qualifications
financial services intermediary, for example a stockbroker or insurance broker
fire service official
funeral director
insurance agent of a recognised company - full time
journalist
Justice of the Peace
legal secretary - fellow or associate member of the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs
licensee of a public house
local government officer
manager or personnel officer of a limited company
member, associate or fellow of a professional body
Member of Parliament
Merchant Navy Officer
minister of a recognised religion including Christian Science
nurse - registered
officer of the armed services
optician
paralegal - certified, qualified or associate member of the Institute of Paralegals
person with honours - OBE or MBE
pharmacist
photographer - professional
police officer
Post Office official
president or secretary of a recognised organisation
Salvation Army Officer
social worker
solicitor
surveyor
teacher or lecturer
trade union officer
travel agent - qualified
valuer or auctioneer - fellow or associate member of the incorporated society
Warrant Officer or Chief Petty Officer
  • Flying SquidOPEnglish
    13•1 month ago

    I published a zine in high school. Does that make me a journalist?

    Also, I’m not sure that they realize how easily it is to form an LLC in the U.S. and name yourself chairman. And yes, this includes people with a U.S. passport.

    • ScottEnglish
      10•1 month ago

      It’s trivial to start a limited company in the UK too.

        • Flying SquidOPEnglish
          3•1 month ago

          I would guess it is trivial enough for whoever that might wish to commit identity fraud on your behalf can get away with it pretty easily.

          • @Agent641English
            4•1 month ago

            But it is required for the thing above.

            • @nogooduserEnglish
              2•1 month ago

              There are two lines mentioning being a director of a company:

              • chairman or director of a limited company
              • director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company

              So if it is a limited company you need to be a board member but if it is a non limited company you can be a director, manager or personnel manager.

              The second one is a bit harder to achieve for fraudulent purposes.