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Identity cards have been scrapped - what to do if you still have one, biometric residence permits, identity cards for foreign nationals
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
Documents you need when you get asked for a criminal record check when applying for a role
We’re working to help people securely prove who they are without having to rely on physical documents.
How to carry out checks on your business and customers, and what records you must keep to prevent money laundering.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.
Apply for photo ID to vote (Voter Authority Certificate) in some elections and referendums in Great Britain if you do not have an accepted form of ID.
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
Guidance on the 2011 cancellation of identity cards, and information about new suppliers working with the Identity and Passport Service.
Inspectors may visit your holding to check that you’re following the rules for cattle, bison and buffalo identification and record keeping.
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