4. An application under section 3(2) of the Act shall contain information showing—
(a)that the applicant’s father or mother (“the parent in question”) was a British citizen by descent at the time of the applicant’s birth;
(b)that the father or mother of the parent in question—
(i)was a British citizen otherwise than by descent at the time of the birth of the parent in question; or
(ii)became a British citizen otherwise than by descent at commencement; or
(iii)would have become a British citizen otherwise than by descent at commencement but for his or her death;
(c)either—
(i)that the parent in question possesses the requisite qualifications in respect of residence; or
(ii)that the applicant was born stateless.
5. If the application is not made within 12 months after the applicant’s birth and it is desired that the application should nevertheless be considered under section 3(4) of the Act, it shall specify the special circumstances to be taken into consideration.U.K.