Cancel a request to return your documents

Use this service if you have asked for your documents back, but no longer need them returned.

Before you start

You will need:

  • the main applicant’s details
  • details of what the main applicant applied for

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You will also need one of these reference numbers:

  • the record number you received when you submitted the original form (for example, ROD123456789)

  • the case ID from the main application

  • the Home Office reference number found on official documents

  • the payment reference number

  • a courier reference number, like a Royal Mail tracking number

  • a unique application number

If you do not do anything for 20 minutes, your answers will not be saved. Your answers are only saved when you submit the form.

You cannot cancel your request if the request has already been processed.
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