Editor's Review

GOV.UK ID Check is a secure app designed to confirm your identity when accessing government services using GOV.UK One Login. It offers a convenient way to match your face with various photo IDs, ensuring a high level of security and reliability.

Before you start using GOV.UK ID Check, make sure your photo ID, such as a UK photocard driving licence, UK passport, non-UK passport with a biometric chip, or other acceptable forms of ID, has not expired. Additionally, you will need an Android phone running Android version 10 or higher.

The app simplifies the confirmation process by allowing you to take a photo of your driving licence or other photo IDs and scanning your face using your phone. Whether you have a driving licence, passport, biometric residence permit, or Frontier Worker permit, GOV.UK ID Check provides a seamless experience for verifying your identity.

After completing the identity check, your personal information is not stored in the app or on your phone, ensuring privacy and security. The app securely collects and deletes your data once the verification process is complete.

Features

• Match your face to your photo ID

• Supports various types of photo ID

• Scan biometric chip in your photo ID

• Take a photo of your photo ID

• Scan your face using your phone

Pros

• Convenient and secure identity verification

• Easy-to-use interface for quick verification process

• Enhances privacy and data security

Cons

• Requires specific photo ID types

• Limited to Android phones with certain OS versions