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GOV.UK ID Check

GOV.UK ID Check

by Government Digital Service

5.2K ratings
771 reviews
🔧 Utilities
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2022
  • October 7, 2026

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Government Digital Service
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This app verifies your identity by matching your face to your photo ID. It's used for accessing certain government services and managing your GOV.UK One Login security codes. Supported IDs include UK driving licences, passports, and biometric permits.

✓Facial recognition matching
✓Photo ID scanning
✓Biometric chip scanning (for passports/permits)
✓Secure data handling
✓Supports multiple UK photo IDs
✓Identity confirmation for government services
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What users say about GOV.UK ID Check

Reviews of GOV.UK ID Check are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 4.8/5 from 5.2K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, secure ID verification. Top complaints: scanning issues with passport chip, compatibility issues with certain devices/phones. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 🔒Secure ID verification
  • 👍Clear instructions
  • 🚀Convenient
  • 👍Impressive technology
  • 🚀Seamless process

Negative things

  • 🐛Scanning issues with passport chip
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with certain devices/phones
  • 🐛Crashes and errors
  • 👓Difficult for users with vision impairments
  • ⏱️Time-consuming process
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What's New in GOV.UK ID Check

1.58.0

October 7, 2026

We’ve made technical improvements to simplify the app’s code. We also made technical updates to the document sharing part of the journey.

User reviews

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Slick

Easy and effective. I love it
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Need a PhD to work this

Awful process
Got a few hoursGot a few hours

End of our privacy

Do I trust the Government and it’s software suppliers to keep my data safe from hac
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Reliable

It is
PSN - CarnageSnakePSN - CarnageSnake

Hopeless

I have wasted two hours of my life trying to do the ID Check. As a 69 year-old who wears glasses, it is a nightmare trying to take a selfie without glasses. The app did not like my passport for some reason and eventually I gave up on that and very quickly was able to use my driving license. After one failed attempt on the passport, why not suggest the driving license which appears to be much easier? All in all this is a very clunky app for old people.
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Developer apps

GOV.UK
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GOV.UK One Login
GOV.UK One Login

Government Digital Service

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inconsistent passport chip scanning

Bug

Facial recognition failures

Bug

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Incorrect name/information parsing

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved instructions for passport chip scanning

Feature

Support for more ID types (e.g. driver's licenses)

Feature

Accessibility features for users with disabilities

Feature

Streamlined process for frequent users

Feature

FAQ

What does the GOV.UK ID Check app do?

The GOV.UK ID Check app is used to verify your identity. It works by matching your face to the photo on your official identification document. This is necessary for accessing certain UK government services and for managing how you receive security codes for your GOV.UK One Login.

What types of photo ID can I use with this app?

You can use a UK photocard driving licence, a UK passport, a non-UK passport with a biometric chip, a UK biometric residence permit (BRP), a UK biometric residence card (BRC), or a UK Frontier Worker permit (FWP). Expired BRP, BRC, or FWP documents are accepted up to 18 months after their expiry date.

Is the GOV.UK ID Check app free to use?

Yes, the GOV.UK ID Check app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with verifying your identity through the app.

What are the technical requirements to use the app?

To use the app, you will need an iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 16.7 or higher. You will also need a well-lit area to take a good quality photograph of yourself and your ID.

How does the app ensure my privacy and security?

Your personal information is not stored within the app or on your phone after you finish using it. Data is collected securely and deleted when it is no longer needed, ensuring your privacy and the security of your identity information.