Child Passport Uk Query

[ChillDoubt]

Hoping someone can help me out on this one, have searched online but to no avail.
I've been asking my ex for my son's passport number(required info for travel). After a day or two's delay(don't ask!) she has texted it to me, however it appears to have an extra digit.
Do UK child passport's have 9 digits, or has my ex made an honest/accidentally on purpose' mistake?
Thanks in advance for any help/info/confirmation.

[ChillDoubt]

In fact, there are 10 digits in the number she sent me. Is this correct?

[knowabit]

I just checked, and ours are all 9 digits long.

[ChillDoubt]

The children too, knowabit?

[knowabit]

Yes, all the same.

[ChillDoubt]

Thanks for the confirmation, knowabit.

In order that I don't have to suffer some form of retribution from the ex for being so bold as to politely ask her to double check, a call to the Home Office Passport Service has indeed confirmed it ought to be 9 digits.

It's only taken 3 texts and 4 days thus far for the info, wonder how long it'll take for the amended details? LOL

[knowabit]

Sounds to me like you should get the actual passport from her.... I assume you are taking your son on holiday? The airlines usually want the number and the dates of expiry and issue when you are booking.

[ChillDoubt]

That's the stage I'm at now, filling in the pre-flight information. She's probably doing it on purpose, she hates the thought of him coming away with me and having a good time, all the more so because he's so looking forward to it.

C'est la vie.

Thanks again for your help, very much appreciated.

[society]

Perhaps you should make a photo copy of the personal information on the passport when or if you do get it. Or even ask you ex to fax you a copy of the personal info page.

[ChillDoubt]

When we embark society, I'll take a pic of the relevant page and info to prevent further obstruction in the future.