Naturalisation Referees Forms Queries - Please Help

[DawnUK]

Hi Again,

I am trying to understand some points regarding the referees forms requirements for naturalisation after 1 year of ILR.

1. Can I get and prepare the referees forms before I fill-in the naturalisation application itself? If yes, from where? How far can the referees sign them before the application date?

2. My potential referees live far away from me ,one even is most probably out of the UK, can I send them the forms to sign via email? If yes, how would I do it exactly?:
a)- Would I send the form without my picture and they print it, sign it, scan it, and send it back to me, then I print the signed form to attach my picture, then re-scan it again? (The signature might look like a printed signature in this option, which is worrying me)

b)- Would I attach my picture from the beginning and scan it, send it to the referee, whom will print it, sign it, scan it, and re-send it again? (The signature and the picture might look like being printed in this option, again even more worrying).

c)- If either option from above is achievable, can the referee signature be electronic or must it be live ink? If it can be electronic, can it be like typing their name or must it be electronic handwriting signature?

Many Thanks.