Important changes have been made to the way that British citizenship is granted to people applying to register or naturalise.
Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 successful applicants will be expected to attend citizenship ceremonies. These will be held in their local communities.
All applications received on or after 1st January 2004 will be subject to these new arrangements.
If your application is successful you will be told where to go for your ceremony.
The heart of the citizenship ceremony will involve prospective citizens making an oath/affirmation to Her Majesty the Queen and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom, after which a certificate will be presented.
Citizenship ceremonies will take place at a designated venue within the local authority area.
Application forms can only be obtained from the Home Office - telephone 0151 237 5498.
For general enquiries applicants can contact the Home Office on 0151 237 5478.
More information about British Citizenship can be found on the Home Office website
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