Section 6: Consent to <strong>the</strong> ApplicationThe consent of both parents isrequired for applications made under section 3(5) and 4D and is expected forall o<strong>the</strong>r applications.6.1 Fa<strong>the</strong>r’s consentI(name of fa<strong>the</strong>r) consent to this application for <strong>the</strong> registration of(name of child) asaBritish citizen.Signed6.2 Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s consentI(name of mo<strong>the</strong>r) consent to this application for <strong>the</strong> registration of(name ofchild) asaBritish citizen.Signed6.3 If only one parent has signed please say why <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r parent has not signed and provide supporting documents(see page 27 of <strong>the</strong> guide).6.4 Guardian’s consentIof(name)(full address inBLOCK LETTERS)am <strong>the</strong> guardian of(name ofchild)and consent to this application for <strong>the</strong>ir registration as aBritish citizen.Iam authorised to act as guardian byei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> court ator<strong>the</strong> child’s fa<strong>the</strong>r or mo<strong>the</strong>r WHOSE CONSENT IS ATTACHEDSignedDaytime telephone number.6.5 Child’s consent where <strong>the</strong>y are making an application on <strong>the</strong>ir own behalfI(name in BLOCK LETTERS)apply for registration as aBritish citizen and attach <strong>the</strong> consent of my fa<strong>the</strong>r/mo<strong>the</strong>r/guardian to this application.Signed16
Section 7: DeclarationWARNING Togive false information on this form knowingly orrecklessly is acriminal offence punishable with up to 3months’ imprisonment orbyafine not exceeding £5,000 or both.(Section 46(1) of <strong>the</strong> British Nationality Act 1981, asamended).7.1 I, (full name in BLOCK LETTERS)declare that, to <strong>the</strong> best ofmy knowledge and belief, <strong>the</strong> information given in this application is correct. Iknow of noreason why <strong>the</strong> child should not be registered as aBritish citizen. Ipromise toinform <strong>the</strong> <strong>Home</strong> Secretary inwriting ofany change incircumstances which may affect <strong>the</strong> accuracy of <strong>the</strong> information given whilst this application is beingconsidered by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Office</strong>. Iunderstand that information given bymewill betreated in confidence, but may besubmitted for checking against records held by o<strong>the</strong>r Government departments, <strong>the</strong> Security Service and o<strong>the</strong>ragencies, local authorities and <strong>the</strong> police, where it is necessary for immigration or nationality purposes, ortoenable<strong>the</strong>se bodies to carry out <strong>the</strong>ir functions.Iunderstand that Imay be liable for prosecution if Ihave knowingly orrecklessly provided false or incompleteinformation.Iauthorise <strong>the</strong> HM Revenue &Customs to provide <strong>the</strong> <strong>UK</strong> <strong>Border</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> with any information relevant to thisapplication, and with any information needed tocheck <strong>the</strong> information Ihave provided. I understand that anyinformation provided by <strong>the</strong> HMRevenue &Customs in connection with this application may be used by <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong>purpose of<strong>the</strong>ir statutory functions.7.2 I confirm that Ihave read and understood <strong>the</strong> guide <strong>MN1</strong>7.3 I confirm that Ihave enclosed <strong>the</strong> appropriate registration fee7.4 I understand that ifIwithdraw myapplication, or it is refused, only part of <strong>the</strong> fee will be returned to me.7.5 I confirm that Ihave enclosed <strong>the</strong> appropriate documents7.6 Where I have provided a photocopy of my parent’s, adoptive parent’s or grandparent’s British passport,I confirm that, to <strong>the</strong> best of my knowledge and belief, it is a complete and full copy of that originaldocument.7.7 I understand that acertificate of citizenship may bewithdrawn if it is found to have been obtained byfraud, false representation or concealment ofany material fact, or if someone registered as aBritish citizen goes ontoengage in conduct which isseriously prejudicial to <strong>the</strong> public good.7.8 [For parents applying for British citizenship at <strong>the</strong> same time as <strong>the</strong>ir child] Istill want my child toberegistered asaBritish citizen even ifmy own application for British citizenship is refused.7.9 For those applying under section 3(2) of<strong>the</strong> British Nationality Act 1981, Iconfirm that Iam aware of <strong>the</strong>benefits of registration under section 3(5) of <strong>the</strong> 1981 Act but still wish to proceed under section 3(2)(see page 10ofGuide <strong>MN1</strong>).7.10 Please sign below once you are satisfied you have completed <strong>the</strong> form correctly. Fees are not fullyrefundable for applications that fail. You are recommended to read <strong>the</strong> guide, particularly those sections onhow to qualify and <strong>the</strong> residence requirements.SignatureDate17