OFFICIAL PHOTO ID FOR THE UK
Application Form
PROVE YOUR AGE FOR AGE RESTRICTED GOODS AND SERVICES
DVDs, Cinema & Computer Games 12, 15 & 18 years
Liqueur Chocolates 16 years
Pets 16 years
Lottery Tickets 16 years
Petrol 16 years
Scratch Cards 16 years
Party Poppers & Caps 16 years
Aerosol Paint Containers 16 years
Air Gun & Pellets 18 years
Alcohol 18 years
Adult Magazines 18 years
Electronic Cigarettes 18 years
Fireworks 18 years
Solvents 18 years
Tattooing 18 years
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Cigarettes & Tobacco 18 years
Knives 18 years
Axes & Crossbows 18 years
Imitation Weapons 18 years
Sale, hire & use of Sunbeds 18 years
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It is a criminal offence to obtain a card by providing false or altered information
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Two ways to apply for your ID Card
Route 1 Route 2
Choose this route if you have at least one of
the following documents:
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UK armed forces card
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of this form. Type and print OR print then
handwrite in CAPITAL LETTERS using
BLACK INK ONLY
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application form
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Limited Company, Doctor, Lecturer,
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occupations list as guidance
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sign your photocopied ID documents and
2nd photo
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ID documents and photos to FREEPOST
MY ID CARD
Choose this route if you DON’T have any of
the following documents:
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UK armed forces card
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of this form. Type and print OR print then
handwrite in CAPITAL LETTERS using
BLACK INK ONLY
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application form
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of Year, Administrator at your school,
college or university, Doctor, Nurse,
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sign your 2nd photo
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FREEPOST MY ID CARD
It is a criminal offence to obtain a card by providing false or altered information
Application Form
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Applicant details
1
LANDLINE OR MOBILE NUMBER
ADDRESS & POSTCODE
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
AGE
MALE FEMALE
Tick as appropriate
REPEAT EMAIL ADDRESS
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I acknowledge that providing false information is a
criminal offence (Fraud Act 2006)
I understand MY ID CARD will not issue a card unless
all requirements for the card issue have been met
I understand that payment covers the cost of
processing this application. I am not buying the card
which remains the property of MY ID CARD, and that
the card may not be lent to, or used by anyone other
than myself
I enclose 2 colour passport type photos (45x35mm),
one of which is signed by the Verifier and one of which
is attached to my application (above in section 1)
(Route 1 only - see section 2 for more details)
I attach a photocopy of my original ID documents
signed by the Verifier. PHOTOCOPIED ID
DOCUMENTS MUST BE SENT WITH THIS FORM
I consent to being contacted by MY ID CARD in
connection with legal, advisory and promotional
purposes
I understand that an incomplete application form
cannot be processed
I consent to the Verifier (named in section 2)
confirming my details when contacted by MY ID
CARD at their workplace
ATTACH ONE OF
YOUR PHOTOS
TO THIS BOX.
Don’t use Sellotape,
Blu Tack or paper clips to
attach your photo as they will
damage your photograph! We
suggest using a glue stick.
PLEASE USE CAPITAL LETTERS AND BLACK INK ONLY
EMAIL ADDRESS
Please read, tick and sign to consent to the terms below
click to sign
signature
click to edit
Application Form
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JOB TITLE COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS OF WORKPLACE & POSTCODE
WORK LANDLINE
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2
Verifier details
PLEASE USE CAPITAL LETTERS AND BLACK INK ONLY
FIRST NAME
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LAST NAME
Route 1 Verifiers
Route 1 is for applicants who have official ID documents
with copies for you to sign as detailed below in the
Verifier consent section
Examples of route 1 Verifier professions include: Director
of a Limited Company, Doctor, Lecturer, Teacher. Use
UK passport office occupations list as guidance
Route 2 Verifiers
Route 2 is for applicants who DON’T have official ID
documents and wish you to check their details on this
form match your official records as detailed below in the
Verifier consent section
Route 2 Verifiers must have one of the following
professions:
Teacher, Tutor, Head of Year, Administrator at your
school, college or university, Doctor, Nurse, Dentist,
Social Worker, Certified Solicitor, a bank or building
society staff member at your branch, your Job Centre,
DWO Advisor, your Prison or Probation Officer
Please tick below for route 1 applicants only
The Applicant is known to me personally and
I have written on a photocopy of their original ID
“I certify that I have seen the original of this copy
and this matches the name and date of birth on this
application form’’ adding my name, signature and
the date
OR The Applicant is NOT known to me personally
and I have written on a photocopy of their original
Photographic ID “I certify that I have seen the
original of this copy and this matches the name and
date of birth on this application form’’ adding my
name, signature and the date
Please tick below for route 2 applicants only
I certify that The Applicant’s full name, date of birth,
age, gender and home address as declared on this
application form match the records held at this
office / organisation
I certify that The Applicant is the person pertaining
to our records
Verifier consent
Please read and tick the applicable terms below, then
sign in the box at the bottom of this page to certify this
applicant
I am NOT related to The Applicant by either marriage
or birth
I am NOT in a personal relationship with The
Applicant
I understand that providing false information is a
criminal offence (Fraud Act 2006). I consent to
being contacted at my workplace by telephone to
confirm the information supplied and acknowledge
that this applicant has consented to me confirming
their personal details
I do NOT live at the same address as the applicant
I am over 25 years of age
I am in employment in the UK
I am not self-employed, working from home or retired
I have written on the reverse of one photo “I certify
that this is a true likeness of ……’’ adding my name,
signature and the date
All Verifiers MUST be available for us to call
VERIFIER SIGNATURE
click to sign
signature
click to edit
It is a criminal offence to obtain a card by providing false or altered information
Original documents and photos you need to provide
Passport-sized photographs
You will need two good quality colour identical head and
shoulder passport sized photographs with a plain, pale
background. Your head must be in the middle of the
photograph. Poor quality images e.g. self-printed photos will
always be rejected, delaying your application!
• Nosunglasses
• Noheadwear(exceptformedicalorreligiouspurposes)
• Nofacepainting
• Photomustbefacingforwards
• Photomustbeatrueandcurrentlikenessofyou
• Needstohaveaneutralexpression(nosmiling)
Documents required
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LIST A
• BirthCertificate
• CopyofphotopageofPassport
• PhotoDrivingLicence
• MedicalCardorGPMedicalRegistrationLetter
• UKArmedForcesCard
In addition, if you have changed your name by either marriage,
Deed Poll, Civil Partnership or have a change of name deed
you must also include a photocopy of all documents duly
countersigned by your referee.
LIST B
• University,CollegeorSchoolAcceptanceLetter
• BuildingSocietyLetterorStatement
• UtilityBille.g.Gas,Electric,CouncilTax,TVLicence
• DBSCheckBankStatement
• LetterfromaUKGovernmentAgencyegDWP,HMRC,Job
Seekers
• EuropeanHealthInsuranceCard(E1-11)
• BlueDisabledDriver’sPass
• PoliceWarrantCard
• TenancyAgreement
• UKBorderAgencyPapers
You have to provide two documents from list A or one document from list A and one document from list B. Both must be
photocopied and countersigned by your Verifier confirming that they have seen the originals. Both photocopies must be sent with
yourapplication.DONOTSENDORIGINALS.
Documents from the list below (Route 1 only)
Application Form
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Parental Consent
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If you are under 16 years of age you must ask your parent or guardian to complete this section:
FULL NAME
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  GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE
ParentorGuardianconfirmsthattheapplicantlives
at the same address and that they consent to this
application for a card
It is a criminal offence to obtain a card by providing false or altered information
Costs & how to pay
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Standard Application* - A standard My ID
Card application costs £15, including Recorded
Delivery. Your card will be issued usually within
10 days of application
Urgent Application* - If your application is urgent
we offer a rapid-service costing £25.00, including
GuaranteedNextDaySpecialDelivery.Youwillusually
receive your My ID Card within 5 days of application
Methods of payment
Bank Transfer
Sort Code: 30-90-53
Account Number: 50184868
PLEASE USE YOUR POSTCODE AS A
BANK TRANSFER REFERENCE
Postal Orders can be made out to “My ID Card”
*These timings are dependent on your chosen Verifier being contacted by
phone, the application being completed with ALL requirements and full
payment taken.18+ cards will not be posted until the day before the applicant’s
18th birthday.
Application Form
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When complete send your
application to:
Freepost MY ID CARD
T: 01256 305678
E: info@myidcard.co.uk
www.myidcard.co.uk
Having problems completing your application?
Visit the FAQ page on our website www.myidcard.co.uk
or call 01256 305678.
Checklist
Applicant has completed and signed section 1
Verifier has completed and signed section 2
Applicant has provided 2 x passport photos, one attached to the form and one signed by the Verifier
including “I certify’’ statement
Verifier has signed 2 x photocopies of original ID documents including “I certify’’ statement (route 1
applicants only)
ParentorGuardianhascompletedandsignedsection3oftheform(onlyforapplicantsunder16)
Applicant has made payment for the ID Card application (see section 5) by online payment, bank
transfer or postal order
Ensure you include everything you need to apply for a My ID Card:
Tick boxes when complete