And are the suffixes "junior" and "senior" added in the names on passports? And also on identity cards? Or is it just informal and only said aloud?
110k 9 9 gold badges 166 166 silver badges 293 293 bronze badges asked Oct 3, 2017 at 20:34 Louisa Bella Louisa Bella 19 1 1 gold badge 1 1 silver badge 3 3 bronze badgesPassports for what country? I'm not sure this is an English question. It seems like more of a Travel question.
Commented Oct 3, 2017 at 20:36Like if Jack Watson Junior is American or English and if he has a passport. It's absolutely not about travelling because I just want to know what name is written on the passport : if the "Junior" is added, or if it's just said informally.
Commented Oct 3, 2017 at 20:45 But it being written on the passport isn't an English language issue. Commented Oct 3, 2017 at 20:48@Catija - The question is asking about all ID cards, not just passports, so I suppose it could be considered a legitimate "western English-speaking culture" question.
Commented Oct 3, 2017 at 21:26The rule for passports is a political and administrative rule, not a matter of English usage. It is found in Home Office documentation of rules for names on passports
12 The prefix/suffix (Jr)
12.1 If an applicant wishes to have Junior on their passport, this should be shown on the surname field, provided this is shown on the birth certificate. Birth certificates would normally display Junior after the surname.
Subject to the general guidance:
1.1 The name by which a person wishes to be known is a matter for the individual. Where possible, we should respect their choice whilst recognising that the passport is a document issued on behalf of the Crown and must maintain an acceptable standard.
In other words, if you want to have "Jr" in your name (and it is on your birth certificate), you can (but you don't have to)