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UK "Group 1" Primary identity documents
- Passport - any valid and current passport
- Biometric residence permit
- Driving Licence (UK) (Full or provisional) Isle of Man /Channel Islands - photocard with paper counterpart - except Jersey)
a.only acceptable as primary ID if the individual has the photocard - older (paper-only) licences are not acceptable as primary id as they are not a photo-id
b.includes Date of Birth in a semi-encrypted format.
Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) - issued within 12 months of date of birth – full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces)
not a photo-id so not acceptable as primary ID
UK "Group 2A" Trusted government documents
- Driving Licence (UK) (Full) Isle of Man /Channel Islands; old style paper
not a photo-id so not acceptable as primary ID
- Photo Driving licence (non-UK)
Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) - issued more than 12 months of date of birth – full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces)
not a photo-id so not acceptable as primary ID
- Marriage/Civil Parnership Certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
not a photo ID so not acceptable as primary ID
- Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
not a photo ID so not acceptable as primary ID
- HM Forces ID Card (UK)
no Date of Birth - supporting evidence to establish DoB (eg Birth Certificate) needed.
- Firearms Licence (UK)
no Date of Birth - supporting evidence to establish DoB (eg Birth Certificate) needed.