GOV.UK ID Check
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v1.27.0 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 1.27.0 was updated on May 19, 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 1.27.0 Update
We’ve made technical updates to the document sharing part of the journey and fixed bugs.
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GOV.UK ID Check Features
Previous Versions
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Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
1779183619
May 25, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.27.0
(1779183619)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: 48c5de7f78a6efdde836ce9afbcd86bfc849c543
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.ar, config.arm64_v8a, config.de, config.en, config.es, config.fr, config.hi, config.in, config.it, config.ja, config.ko, config.my, config.pt, config.ru, config.th, config.tr, config.vi, config.xxhdpi, config.zh
Size: 46.37 MB
What's New:
We’ve made technical updates to the document sharing part of the journey and fixed bugs.
arm64-v8a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
1779183619
May 26, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.27.0
(1779183619)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: dc16f0b7cf0bddb3a8b6245a7684deede9b6e348
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.arm64_v8a, config.en, config.hdpi
Size: 45.4 MB
What's New:
We’ve made technical updates to the document sharing part of the journey and fixed bugs.
arm64-v8a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: ed39f175f85a028e0ec927587e3ceda430fa15dd
Size: 43.66 MB
What's New:
We’ve made technical improvements and fixed bugs.
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
1770825057
February 18, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.25.0
(1770825057)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: 25d3c86f7d04101aa4fff3022a79a506b6f05877
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.ar, config.arm64_v8a, config.de, config.en, config.es, config.fr, config.hi, config.in, config.it, config.ja, config.ko, config.my, config.pt, config.ru, config.th, config.tr, config.vi, config.xxxhdpi, config.zh
Size: 44.78 MB
What's New:
We’ve made technical and design improvements and fixed bugs to make it easier to use the app.
arm64-v8a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
1770825057
February 18, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.25.0
(1770825057)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: armeabi-v7a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: c96e85880f90b31266416ab6e98aadadcbde4157
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.ar, config.armeabi_v7a, config.de, config.en, config.es, config.fr, config.hi, config.in, config.it, config.ja, config.ko, config.mdpi, config.my, config.pt, config.ru, config.th, config.tr, config.vi, config.zh
Size: 39.78 MB
What's New:
We’ve made technical and design improvements and fixed bugs to make it easier to use the app.
armeabi-v7a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
1770825057
March 25, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.25.0
(1770825057)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: b5ef1f71f683028b0367c637762f7609f3bd5670
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.arm64_v8a, config.en, config.hdpi
Size: 43.85 MB
What's New:
We’ve made technical and design improvements and fixed bugs to make it easier to use the app.
arm64-v8a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
1767804876
January 8, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.24.0
(1767804876)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: 3b593b508950a4a5f135ac09162fa585738bfa27
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.ar, config.arm64_v8a, config.de, config.en, config.es, config.fr, config.hi, config.in, config.it, config.ja, config.ko, config.my, config.pt, config.ru, config.th, config.tr, config.vi, config.xxxhdpi, config.zh
Size: 42.45 MB
What's New:
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.
arm64-v8a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
1767804876
January 14, 2026
GOV.UK ID Check
1.24.0
(1767804876)
Requires Android: Android 10.0+
Architecture: armeabi-v7a
Screen DPI: 160-480dpi
SHA1: f7552410fa04e9a574d526d61c468e2c9f983ed8
Base APK: uk.gov.documentchecking.apk
Split APKs: config.ar, config.armeabi_v7a, config.de, config.en, config.es, config.fr, config.hi, config.in, config.it, config.ja, config.ko, config.mdpi, config.my, config.pt, config.ru, config.th, config.tr, config.vi, config.zh
Size: 37.45 MB
What's New:
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.
armeabi-v7a
Android 10.0+
160-480dpi
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Update Date:
2026-05-19
Latest Version:
1.27.0
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Requirements:
Android 10.0+
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