Form

Register as a British citizen (form UKF)

Apply by post to register as a British citizen if you were born to a British father and your parents were not married.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 12 April 2019
• Last updated: 1 November 2024 — See all updates

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Register as a British citizen if you were born to a British father (form UKF)

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Use this form if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory and want to apply to register as a British citizen if you would have become a British citizen automatically if your parents had been married

You can also use this paper form if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post. You will need to submit your documents with your application.

You should read:

• the UKF guidance to check if you can apply
• the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) and your documents to:

• the Lieutenant Governor if you are in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
• UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address if you live elsewhere:

Department 1
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

Apply online

If you do not live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory, you can apply online.

You can get help to make your online application if you are in the UK and you do not have the appropriate access, skills or confidence to complete an online immigration application form.

Most people who live in the UK and apply online are able to keep their documents while their application is processed.

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Published 12 April 2019
Last updated 1 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 1 November 2024

   Words 'born before 1 July 2006' removed from form to reflect the current purpose of the form.

2. 31 October 2024

   Updated in line with changes to the biometric residence permit (BRP).

3. 7 October 2024

   Page amended to reflect the fact that form UKF can now be used by both people born before and after 1 July 2006.

4. 28 May 2024

   Updated the referee section of the form.

5. 25 July 2023

   Removed reference to 'good character' requirement as this is not applicable.

6. 12 July 2023

   Minor update to question 1.17 of the form.

7. 1 December 2022

   Updated with new question to ask for previous address history covering the last 5 years.

8. 16 April 2020

   Applying by post is taking much longer than applying online because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus. This will not affect the decision.

9. 13 September 2019

   Updated form published.

10. 12 April 2019

    First published.