GOV.UK ID Check

Securely confirm your identity for select government services

"GOV.UK ID Check" is a secure Android app designed to confirm your identity for government services. It matches your face with your photo ID, supporting various identification types such as UK driving licenses and passports. With privacy at its core, the app ensures your personal information is not stored after use. Designed for Android 10 or higher, it provides a user-friendly experience in verifying your identity safely and efficiently.

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By:: Government Digital Service
Downloads:: 3,171,783+ 36.43K
Rating:: 4.81

(81,709) 629 new ratings
Version:: 1.18.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-05)
Version code:: 1733318810
Creation date:: 2022-10-28
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.NFC
android.permission.VIBRATE
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
uk.gov.documentchecking.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Size:: 41.57M
Email:: ID*****@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
URLs:: Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 17 hours ago

Ranking

# 29,420 ▲ 238

User reviews

Pros

Initially works smoothly once linked to the website
Clear instructions for the identification process
Fast syncing with laptop sessions for ID checks
Convenient and avoids typing in many details
Easy to use after initial setup issues

Cons

Frequent technical issues preventing successful setup
Camera operation instructions lack clarity
Problems with QR code functionality
Incompatibility or issues with default browsers like Firefox
Poor recognition of certain facial features

Most mentioned

Frequent requirement to restart the app or session
Difficulties linking the app with the GOV.UK website
Need for precise positioning during face scan
Issues with the app timing out or failing to recognize details
Unclear instructions leading to confusion during the process

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User reviews

Amazing in theory, abysmal in practice. I've been going around in circles just trying to link the app with my account! One week later and I'm unable to authenticate myself using my fancy new passport. The app simply gives up, much like the website. Please sort this out, as it would be amazing for everyone if it simply worked as designed!

Sanyamatma, 2025-01-27

Top many tries to get it to work. Finally worked when I switched to starting the process from my computer. It should say the restrictions, e.g. if it's better to start from the computer so people don't spend time trying to make it work from the mobile phone browser