Form

Application for registration as a British citizen (form ARD)

Apply to become a British citizen if you missed out on citizenship because of something that was not your fault.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 28 June 2022
• Last updated: 6 August 2026
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  1. 6 August 2026

     Updated the information about Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs).

  2. 26 February 2026

     Updated details in the ADR guidance on travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen.

  3. 24 February 2026

     Updated the declaration in the application for registration as a British citizen (form ARD) to remove the term 'maiden name'.

  4. 26 August 2025

     Updated the guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD).

  5. 28 April 2025

     Updated the 'good character' section.

  6. 15 April 2025

     Updates to the guidance, including a new section on digital status.

  7. 31 October 2024

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

  8. 23 July 2024

     Updates to fees links and travel advice after becoming British.

  9. 23 May 2024

     Referees and identity section at question 4.1 updated.

  10. 4 October 2023

      Guidance updated with formatting and links updated throughout.

  11. 7 July 2023

      Replaced the form - minor clarification to question 2.18.

  12. 1 December 2022

      The question at 1.4 has been split into a) and b) for clarification; the address history has been clarified to ask for 5 years address history; and a new question 2.19 has been inserted to ask for Immigration Adviser details where appropriate.

  13. 28 July 2022

      Updated the information under the 'Good character' section in the 'Guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD)'.

  14. 28 June 2022

      Added guidance for applicants.

  15. 28 June 2022

      First published.

Documents

Application for registration as a British citizen (form ARD)

PDF, 927 KB, 21 pages

Guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD) (accessible)

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Guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD)

PDF, 476 KB, 33 pages

Details

You should read:

• the ARD 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
• the Governor of the territory if you are in a British Overseas Territory
• UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address if you live elsewhere:

Department 164
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

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