The Nationality Checking Service

Nationality Checking Service

The Nationality Checking Service (NCS) is a partnership between the Home Office Nationality Group and a number of local councils in England and Wales. The participating councils offer a service to check that applications made for British nationality are completed correctly and have been submitted with all the necessary supporting documents such as passports, certificates and proof of English proficiency.

• What is the Nationality Checking Service?
• Do all local authorities provide this service?
• What happens when I use the Nationality Checking Service?
• Will my application be processed more quickly?
• How do I get advice or information?
• How do I apply for the Nationality Checking Service?
• How much does it cost?
• Who will process my application?
• Who do I contact with any comments or complaints about the service?