GOV.UK ID Check

Name: GOV.UK ID Check
Rating: 4.7086616 (121927 reviews)
Author: Government Digital Service

By: Government Digital Service App

Securely confirm your identity for select government services

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

5,678,386 ▲ 17.64K

Data as of 2026-09-11

Rating:

4.71 +302

(121,927)

Version:

1.31.0

Last updated: 2026-08-27

Ranking

#22,005 ▲ 29

Overall

Features & Capabilities

GOV.UK ID Check helps you securely prove your identity for selected government services, including some HMRC services and GOV.UK One Login. The app matches your face with a supported photo ID, such as a UK driving licence, UK or biometric passport, BRP, BRC or Frontier Worker permit.

Take a photo of your ID, scan its biometric chip when required, and complete a face scan using an Android phone running Android 10 or higher. You will need good lighting and a clear camera view. After the check, return to the government service website to see the result. Personal information is securely collected and deleted when no longer needed, and is not stored in the app or on your phone after use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Accessibility

By:

Government Digital Service

Downloads:

5,678,386 17.64K

Rating:

4.71

(121,927) 302 new ratings

Version:

1.31.0 Last updated: 2026-08-27

Version code:

1785918960

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:

47.47MB

Email:

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

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 22,005 ▲ 29

Other platforms

GOV.UK ID Check (v1.57.0)

4.80

(5,117)

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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