Guidance

Guidance on examining identity documents

A guide on how to detect basic forgeries in identity documents.

Published 18 November 2014
Last updated 12 July 2016 — see all updates

• From: Home Office, Border Force, UK Visas and Immigration, and Immigration Enforcement

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Guidance on examining identity documents

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Identity documents are used as proof of identity, nationality, status and employment in the UK.

There are thousands of fraudulent identity documents in circulation. This guide explains:

• the security features in identity documents
• how identity documents are forged
• how to detect basic forgeries

Published 18 November 2014
Last updated 12 July 2016 + show all updates

1. 12 July 2016 Updated guidance.
2. 29 February 2016 Updated guidance.
3. 21 August 2015 Updated guidance.
4. 8 January 2015 updated guidance
5. 10 December 2014 uploaded new version of guide
6. 18 November 2014 First published.