GOV.UK ID Check
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v1.24.0 by Government Digital Service
About GOV.UK ID Check
GOV.UK ID Check (Package Name: uk.gov.documentchecking) is developed by Government Digital Service and the latest version of GOV.UK ID Check 1.24.0 was updated on January 14, 2026. GOV.UK ID Check is in the category of Tools. You can check all apps from the developer of GOV.UK ID Check. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 10.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
Use GOV.UK ID Check to prove your identity when you:
• access some HMRC services with Government Gateway
• need to change how you get security codes to sign in to your GOV.UK One Login
It works by matching your face to your photo ID.
Before you start
You can use any of the following types of photo ID:
• UK photocard driving licence
• UK passport
• non-UK passport with a biometric chip
• UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
• UK biometric residence card (BRC)
• UK Frontier Worker permit (FWP)
You can use an expired BRP, BRC or FWP up to 18 months after its expiry date.
You will also need:
• a well-lit area where you can take a good quality photograph
• an Android phone running Android version 10 or higher
How it works
If your photo ID is a driving licence you will:
• take a photo of your driving licence
• scan your face using your phone
If your photo ID is a passport, BRP, BRC or FWP you will:
• take a photo of your photo ID
• scan the biometric chip in your photo ID using your phone
• scan your face using your phone
What happens next
The app only helps confirm your identity. You will return to the website of the government service you were accessing to view the results of your identity check.
Privacy and security
Your personal information will not be stored in the app, or on the phone when you finish using it. We collect your data securely and delete it when it is no longer needed.
• access some HMRC services with Government Gateway
• need to change how you get security codes to sign in to your GOV.UK One Login
It works by matching your face to your photo ID.
Before you start
You can use any of the following types of photo ID:
• UK photocard driving licence
• UK passport
• non-UK passport with a biometric chip
• UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
• UK biometric residence card (BRC)
• UK Frontier Worker permit (FWP)
You can use an expired BRP, BRC or FWP up to 18 months after its expiry date.
You will also need:
• a well-lit area where you can take a good quality photograph
• an Android phone running Android version 10 or higher
How it works
If your photo ID is a driving licence you will:
• take a photo of your driving licence
• scan your face using your phone
If your photo ID is a passport, BRP, BRC or FWP you will:
• take a photo of your photo ID
• scan the biometric chip in your photo ID using your phone
• scan your face using your phone
What happens next
The app only helps confirm your identity. You will return to the website of the government service you were accessing to view the results of your identity check.
Privacy and security
Your personal information will not be stored in the app, or on the phone when you finish using it. We collect your data securely and delete it when it is no longer needed.
GOV.UK ID Check 1.24.0 Update
We’ve made updates to the performance analytics we collect. These analytics help us see what is and is not working so we can make improvements.
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GOV.UK ID Check Features
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GOV.UK ID Check
1.24.0
XAPK
APKs
January 8, 2026
42.45 MB
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Arch
Version
DPI
GOV.UK ID Check
1.23.0
XAPK
APKs
October 28, 2025
42.09 MB
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Version
DPI
GOV.UK ID Check
1.22.0
XAPK
APKs
October 14, 2025
42.07 MB
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Version
DPI
GOV.UK ID Check
1.21.1
XAPK
APKs
September 2, 2025
41.52 MB
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Arch
Version
DPI
More Information
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Update Date:
2026-01-14
Latest Version:
1.24.0
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Requirements:
Android 10.0+
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