In the United Kingdom, passports are issued by the HM Passport Office, which is part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The HM Passport Office is responsible for processing passport applications and issuing passports to British citizens. Citizens can apply for a passport online or in person at a passport office or at certain designated post offices.
Police stations in London or elsewhere typically do not issue passports, but may assist in the verification of identity or accept passport applications on behalf of the issuing authority.