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GOV.UK ID Check

GOV.UK ID Check

by Government Digital Service

5.1K ratings
716 reviews
🔧 Utilities
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2022
  • August 3, 2026

Developer

Government Digital Service
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About

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

Summarized from real user reviews of GOV.UK ID Check. Based on 5.1K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

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

1.57.0

August 3, 2026

We’ve made design improvements to make it easier to use the app.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Pain

Super difficult to scan the chip. Kept failing despite following instructions
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Ken Gordon

This process for Government ID is far simpler than it used to be
Journeyman999Journeyman999

Okay

To many hooo
A bit more than a hotdogA bit more than a hotdog

Terrible

Struggling to understand how to use this and I am an IT professional. Not sure if it’s the worst UX imaginable or something has gone wrong.
Marco1934Marco1934

Passport

Useless procedure using passport the app changes birth date from 19xx to 20xx so i am not yet born !! wasted time after 3 attempts had to use driving license another botched job for what purpose
BrokealsoBrokealso
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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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User experience

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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.