Getting first adult passport
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I'm currently applying for my first adult passport and I'm a bit stuck in regards to the question on the gov.uk application form asking me which kind of passport is needed.
A few facts:
- I have held a child's passport before, though this expired in 2011.
- I have never held an adult passport.
- I changed my surname by deed poll at the start of this year.
There are two options in the 'passport needed' section which I cannot choose between.
- Renewal: Select this option if you already have an existing, undamaged British passport, and your name and British national status have not changed.
- Changing an existing passport: Select this option if you have changed your name, photo or if there is a change to your British national status.
I'm likely just being very dim, and I'm drawn to the second option but does this option apply when the passport I currently hold has already expired and the name change has occurred outside of me holding a valid passport? I 'm just a bit thrown as it doesn't seem to indicate either way, and I was also confused by the lack of reference to upgrading from a child to adult passport too. Just want to make sure I get this all right the first time so I thought it best to ask somewhere where I might come across someone slightly knowledgeable.
Thank you in advance. 
A few facts:
- I have held a child's passport before, though this expired in 2011.
- I have never held an adult passport.
- I changed my surname by deed poll at the start of this year.
There are two options in the 'passport needed' section which I cannot choose between.
- Renewal: Select this option if you already have an existing, undamaged British passport, and your name and British national status have not changed.
- Changing an existing passport: Select this option if you have changed your name, photo or if there is a change to your British national status.
I'm likely just being very dim, and I'm drawn to the second option but does this option apply when the passport I currently hold has already expired and the name change has occurred outside of me holding a valid passport? I 'm just a bit thrown as it doesn't seem to indicate either way, and I was also confused by the lack of reference to upgrading from a child to adult passport too. Just want to make sure I get this all right the first time so I thought it best to ask somewhere where I might come across someone slightly knowledgeable.
Thank you in advance. 0
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It can't be renewal the OP has changed their name by deed poll.
Renewal: Select this option if you already have an existing, undamaged British passport, and your name and British national status have not changed.
The OP's name has changed, so not a renewal.
i would go for actually speaking to the passport office rather than guessing.
Thanks everyone.