Form filling in...
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When it comes to filling in forms, i'm the man, as anally retentive as they come 
Black ink only? check.
Applicant must be wearing odd socks whilst completing section four. Check.
Tick all the boxes on the check list. Check.
Verify the verification of section 'C' subsection 'F' by triple countersigned signaturies of a certified Doctor of Peruvian Llama dentistry who has been practising for a minimum of 45 years (must also be signed by both Doctors parents). Check.
And so on,
I am the worlds most accurate, clear and concise form filler inner, ever.
But the renewal form for BG juniors passport has got me beaten, well & truly.
I read all of the accompanying sheets and notes, about how to fill in each section, before I started to fill the form in. The form itself was already filled in because I had done it on-line anyway and they were just sending me the copy to verify it. I hadnt come across any issues on-line.
Anyway, the form needs a countersignature, so before putting my wifes details down, I thought, hang on, maybe it cant be a relative, so I read the form carefully, every word, sentence and paragraph, no mention or warning of that sort at all on the actual form. OK, I will read the accompanying notes for this section which were on a seperate sheet, again no mention of it. So I fill the form in with Mrs BG's details as countersignature, job done. Then later on, I was scanning another accompanying booklet of notes, and it says on page six at the bottom of column 2, countersignature must not be a relative...Bugger!
So the form is spoiled. But that doesnt matter, because there is another problem. I have to sign the form in a box, and not go over the border of the box. Now my signature is normal, completely and utterly normal. But the box isnt big enough, I practised making my signature small, but I still screwed it up. If you go over the border, the form is invalid.
So, I have got to do the form all over again, and it has to be in Mrs BG's name too, because she has a tiny neat girly signature that is just like normal writing in fact, and that is all that will fit in the box.
How the hell am I ever going to be able to sign a passport form in the future, for myself, when my passport needs renewing, if the box isnt big enough for my (normal sized) signature?
Arse!
Black ink only? check.
Applicant must be wearing odd socks whilst completing section four. Check.
Tick all the boxes on the check list. Check.
Verify the verification of section 'C' subsection 'F' by triple countersigned signaturies of a certified Doctor of Peruvian Llama dentistry who has been practising for a minimum of 45 years (must also be signed by both Doctors parents). Check.
And so on,
I am the worlds most accurate, clear and concise form filler inner, ever.
But the renewal form for BG juniors passport has got me beaten, well & truly.
I read all of the accompanying sheets and notes, about how to fill in each section, before I started to fill the form in. The form itself was already filled in because I had done it on-line anyway and they were just sending me the copy to verify it. I hadnt come across any issues on-line.
Anyway, the form needs a countersignature, so before putting my wifes details down, I thought, hang on, maybe it cant be a relative, so I read the form carefully, every word, sentence and paragraph, no mention or warning of that sort at all on the actual form. OK, I will read the accompanying notes for this section which were on a seperate sheet, again no mention of it. So I fill the form in with Mrs BG's details as countersignature, job done. Then later on, I was scanning another accompanying booklet of notes, and it says on page six at the bottom of column 2, countersignature must not be a relative...Bugger!
So the form is spoiled. But that doesnt matter, because there is another problem. I have to sign the form in a box, and not go over the border of the box. Now my signature is normal, completely and utterly normal. But the box isnt big enough, I practised making my signature small, but I still screwed it up. If you go over the border, the form is invalid.
So, I have got to do the form all over again, and it has to be in Mrs BG's name too, because she has a tiny neat girly signature that is just like normal writing in fact, and that is all that will fit in the box.
How the hell am I ever going to be able to sign a passport form in the future, for myself, when my passport needs renewing, if the box isnt big enough for my (normal sized) signature?
Arse!
I had the same problem with the signature box on a photocard driving licence.
Consequently the signature I ended up with looks nothing like mine. (Not that it is ever the same twice, anyway
)
It must be simpler to give you a big enough box, and then scale it down to fit onto whatever space is deemed necessary. We have the technology.
Consequently the signature I ended up with looks nothing like mine. (Not that it is ever the same twice, anyway
) It must be simpler to give you a big enough box, and then scale it down to fit onto whatever space is deemed necessary. We have the technology.
Sooner or later they're going to force you to apply for a photocard driving licence - same small box : large signature issue; I ended up having to fill in three forms before I could get the bugger to fit in the little box.
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bu66er too late
>> Edited by Einion Yrth on Sunday 12th February 13:20
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bu66er too late
>> Edited by Einion Yrth on Sunday 12th February 13:20
Then there are credit cards, where the signature band isnt big enough for even a genuinely teensy signature, let alone a normal one. And also as the card numbers are punched from the reverse of the card, the nib of the pen falls into the back of the numbers, screwing it up even more. Chip & pin, OK, so no need to sign the card then thank god. Only you still have to sign, WTF for?
Balmoral Green said:
Then there are credit cards, where the signature band isnt big enough for even a genuinely teensy signature, let alone a normal one. And also as the card numbers are punched from the reverse of the card, the nib of the pen falls into the back of the numbers, screwing it up even more. Chip & pin, OK, so no need to sign the card then thank god. Only you still have to sign, WTF for?
I've got over the small space/large signature thing on CC's. Its called permament marker - writes over the plastic and also when it goes over the security numbers, they still show up (kinda a purpley colour)
all sorted littlegreenfairy said:Hey, great idea, I will get one of those really big markers and write my signature diagonally across the back of the entire card
I've got over the small space/large signature thing on CC's. Its called permament marker - writes over the plastic and also when it goes over the security numbers, they still show up (kinda a purpley colour)
Balmoral Green said:
How the hell am I ever going to be able to sign a passport form in the future, for myself, when my passport needs renewing, if the box isnt big enough for my (normal sized) signature?
Arse!
I had this recently,as the box is too small.Anyway i filled it out and sent it off.They returned it saying the signature is too small.I just had to send a covering letter back with my normal sig and all was well
Balmoral Green said:
Filling in passport forms for an under 16 is a nightmare
I buggered one up yesterday.
Asked to countersign for my mates 13yrold. I certified the back of the photo to say it is a true likeness of junior. I then filled the form in to say that I have known him since he was a stain on his dad's pyjamas.
WRONG !
I was supposed to say that I have known his dad for more than 2 years
FFS
sparkythecat said:
Filling in passport forms for an under 16 is a nightmare
I buggered one up yesterday.
Asked to countersign for my mates 13yrold. I certified the back of the photo to say it is a true likeness of junior. I then filled the form in to say that I have known him since he was a stain on his dad's pyjamas.
WRONG !
I was supposed to say that I have known his dad for more than 2 years
FFS
One does kind of imply the other though.
Balmoral Green said:
How the hell am I ever going to be able to sign a passport form in the future, for myself, when my passport needs renewing, if the box isnt big enough for my (normal sized) signature?
Arse!
You need one of these.
Ebay clicky
Do your normal signature and it'll reduce it in size for you at the other end
FourWheelDrift said:
How the hell am I ever going to be able to sign a passport form in the future, for myself, when my passport needs renewing, if the box isnt big enough for my (normal sized) signature?
Arse!
You need one of these.
Ebay clicky
Do your normal signature and it'll reduce it in size for you at the other end
Now that's not as daft as it sounds.
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