Certified Copy of Passport: does it go out of date?

[minstrel]

I'm going through the tiresome "provide agency with loads of documentation for new contract" process.

They're upset I wouldn't opt out of the agency regs and so now they are saying they want a certified copy of my passport rather than just a scan.

I've no problem with that - I chose to stay opted in and understand that means the agency needs to be more stringent on identity checks.

However, I supplied them with a certified copy of my passport that is 3 months old - i.e. the certification statement was written 3 months ago, the passport itself was and still is valid.

Agency have said this is unacceptable and they need a more recent certified copy.

Are they justified in asking for this or should I refuse?

[craig1]

I'm going through the tiresome "provide agency with loads of documentation for new contract" process.

They're upset I wouldn't opt out of the agency regs and so now they are saying they want a certified copy of my passport rather than just a scan.

I've no problem with that - I chose to stay opted in and understand that means the agency needs to be more stringent on identity checks.

However, I supplied them with a certified copy of my passport that is 3 months old - i.e. the certification statement was written 3 months ago, the passport itself was and still is valid.

Agency have said this is unacceptable and they need a more recent certified copy.

Are they justified in asking for this or should I refuse?

Just tell them you've met your requirements under Regulation 19 of The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 and that if they need more can they please be specific, listing the need for it as documented in the regs. Keep it professional, they're just getting huffy.

[northernladuk]

Just tell them you've met your requirements under Regulation 19 of The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 and that if they need more can they please be specific, listing the need for it as documented in the regs. Keep it professional, they're just getting huffy.

Are you sure about that. Using a 3 month old document does not prove anything. Your circumstances could have changed considerable in that time.

Get them a new one like everyone else does and move on.

[MrRobin]

Are you sure about that. Using a 3 month old document does not prove anything. Your circumstances could have changed considerable in that time.

Get them a new one like everyone else does and move on.

I'm fairly sure his face, nationality, date and place of birth and names wouldn't have changed in that time...??

But yeah just go to the post office and get it done for £7.15

[bobspud]

I'm going through the tiresome "provide agency with loads of documentation for new contract" process.

They're upset I wouldn't opt out of the agency regs and so now they are saying they want a certified copy of my passport rather than just a scan.

I've no problem with that - I chose to stay opted in and understand that means the agency needs to be more stringent on identity checks.

However, I supplied them with a certified copy of my passport that is 3 months old - i.e. the certification statement was written 3 months ago, the passport itself was and still is valid.

Agency have said this is unacceptable and they need a more recent certified copy.

Are they justified in asking for this or should I refuse?

Bet thats Project People...

Run! Run! Now !!

[craig1]

Are you sure about that. Using a 3 month old document does not prove anything. Your circumstances could have changed considerable in that time.

Get them a new one like everyone else does and move on.

Aye but then it's an arbitrary timeline for an arbitrary demand. Unless they physically meet you and confirm face-to-face likenesses against an original passport then it's worthless in proving definite identity.

I accept that it's probably easier to just do it and move on but I like pushing back occasionally, especially if it's an already firm offer in the bag just waiting on final checks before you start.

[minstrel]

Are you sure about that. Using a 3 month old document does not prove anything. Your circumstances could have changed considerable in that time.

Get them a new one like everyone else does and move on.

Passports are valid for 10 years. I guess there is a small chance that my passport could have been confiscated in the last 3 months, but my identity, nationality or right to work can't change can they?

[minstrel]

But yeah just go to the post office and get it done for £7.15

That's a good tip I didn't know - thanks for that!

[minstrel]

Bet thats Project People...

Run! Run! Now !!

No - but it rhymes with Hairy Gash...

[bobspud]

No - but it rhymes with Hairy Gash...

Furry muff. Not a good start when a agency decide to treat you like their b!tch... Normally a sign of things to come.