Proof of identity (ID)
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. Voting is very important so if you don't have access to ID, please make sure you get a free Voter Authority Certificate.
You can apply for a British passport if you have British nationality. But there are some circumstances where your application can be refused or your existing passport can be retained.
Get your first provisional driving licence for a car, motorbike, moped or other vehicle from DVLA online. Once you have this licence, you can use it as a form of ID.
How you prove your identity for a driving licence application depends on which identity documents you have.
Identity theft occurs when someone steals: your name; your personal information; your financial information; and/or any other information that is specific to you as an individual. They will then often commit identity fraud if they use this information to commit a crime. Find out more here, including how to protect yourself.