GOV.UK ID Check

Name: GOV.UK ID Check
Rating: 4.669355 (118776 reviews)
Author: Government Digital Service

By: Government Digital Service

Securely confirm your identity for select government services

Features & Capabilities

GOV.UK ID Check is a Chrome extension that securely verifies your identity for select government services by matching your face to your photo ID. It supports authentication for HMRC services via Government Gateway and GOV.UK One Login changes. It accepts UK photocard driving licence, UK passport, non-UK passport with biometric chip, UK BRP, UK BRC, and UK Frontier Worker permit; expired BRP/BRC/FWP are allowed up to 18 months after expiry. You will also need a well-lit area and an Android device running Android 10 or higher.

How it works: for a driving licence you take a photo of the licence and scan your face; for a passport, BRP, BRC or FWP you photograph the ID, scan the biometric chip, then scan your face. The app only helps confirm your identity; you return to the government service to view results. Privacy: your personal information will not be stored in the app or on the phone when you finish; data is collected securely and deleted when no longer needed.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Developer Tools

By:

Government Digital Service

Downloads:

5,474,194 19.84K

Rating:

4.67

(118,776) 283 new ratings

Version:

1.29.0 Last updated: 2026-06-24

Version code:

1782290674

Creation date:

2022-10-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.NFC Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
uk.gov.documentchecking.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

45.71MB

Email:

ID*****@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 22,095 ▲ 20

Other rankings

#90 in

Top app in United Kingdom ▲ 2

Other platforms

GOV.UK ID Check (v1.55.0)

4.80

(5,031)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Government Digital Service

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.gov.documentchecking

Email:

ID*****@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. Many users praise the app as easy, fast, and generally reliable when it works. A sizable portion, however, find it overly complicated, hard to navigate, or plagued by glitches, loops, and performance issues. Face-scan reliability and lighting problems are noted, along with occasional need to use a browser/PC due to hosted problems. Overall sentiment tilts positive for straightforward use, but UX and stability gaps are repeatedly mentioned.

Pros

Easy to use / user-friendly / quick to complete
Fast/rapid processing when the flow works
Generally positive sentiment and good service reported by many users
Clear/straightforward identity check process (straightforward to complete)

Cons

Too complicated / hard to navigate / confusing instructions
Frequent technical issues and loops; sometimes doesn00t work
Slow performance reported by some users
Face scan reliability issues (lighting affects scan; scan can be iffy)
Requires cross-device workarounds (sometimes need to use a web browser/PC)

Recent reviews

brilliant

Ni*****, 2026-07-01

two apps and a raging headache, do you even want to be paid?

He*****, 2026-07-01

did not want to sign up to this but forced to, to get my hrmc tax owed. tried doing it the other way but surprise surprise problems with site. backdoor way to make people sign up. else cannot get your refund.