The GOV.UK ID Check app lets you confirm your identity online, so you can securely access certain government services. The app works by matching your face to your photo ID.
Before you start
You can use any one of the following:
• a valid UK photocard driving licence
• a valid passport with a biometric chip
• a valid UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
You will need:
• a well-lit area so that you can take a good quality photograph
• an iPhone 6s or higher
• iOS 13 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 you will:
• take a photo of your passport
• scan the biometric chip in your passport using your phone
• scan your face using your phone
If your photo ID is a BRP you will:
• take a photo of your BRP
• scan the biometric chip in your BRP 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.
