GOV.UK ID Check is a secure way to confirm your identity when you sign in to a government service with GOV.UK One Login. It works by matching your face to your photo ID.
Before you start
You can use any of the following types of photo ID if it has not expired:
• UK photocard driving licence
• UK passport
• non-UK passport with a biometric chip
• UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
• UK biometric residence card (BRC)
• UK Frontier Worker permit (FWP)
You will also need:
• a well-lit area where you can take a good quality photograph
• an iPhone 7 or newer - or an iPhone 6s or newer if your photo ID is a driving licence
• iOS 14 or higher
How it works
If your photo ID is a driving licence you will:
• take a photo of your driving licence
• scan your face using your phone
If your photo ID is a passport, BRP, BRC or FWP you will:
• take a photo of your photo ID
• scan the biometric chip in your photo ID using your phone
• scan your face using your phone
What happens next
The app only helps confirm your identity. You will return to the website of the government service you were accessing to view the results of your identity check.
Privacy and security
Your personal information will not be stored in the app, or on the phone when you finish using it. We collect your data securely and delete it when it is no longer needed.
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Journey into the U.K. own by 80 ur old British Citizen
It’s an interesting journey:-a little awkward but not beyond those who are still rowing their own boat:-it was three men and a dog but now it’s just me:-take care someone is really looking after us-many thanks
A bit technical but incredible of efficiency
I could not have done it better.
Right first time!
Excellent app. Using it for the first time from France I had some apprehensions. The guidelines were straightforward and the technology worked a treat! We’ll done!!👍🏿
Difficulty in getting registered
My camera said that everything is in order but on my computer it say some details weren’t I don’t understand why?