CitizenCard Paperless Application Scheme

We work with schools, universities, councils, prisons and charities that submit large volumes of applications in bulk. If your organisation has signed up, you can apply for a CitizenCard using this scheme.

PASS - the Home Office, police and all UK retailers recognise this card as valid ID

safe and easy application process - apply at a time that suits you

CitizenCard Bulk Application Scheme - we work with schools, universities, councils, prisons and charities

CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for applicants aged over 18

CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for applicants aged 16 and 17

CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for applicants aged under 16

Yoti CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for applicants aged over 18

Yoti CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for applicants aged 16 and 17

Yoti CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for applicants aged under 16

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Safe for everyday use identity card

A CitizenCard is an official UK ID / proof of age card recognised as such by the Home Office and almost all UK retailers and public transport providers including UK airlines. The adult 18+ photo ID card displays the police and the Security Industry Authority logos and all CitizenCards bear the PASS hologram. The card can be used to prove age and ID e.g. when going to the cinema, traveling or in shops.

CitizenCards are issued in the following age-bands:

'18+' for adults

'16-17' for young people over 16

'Under 16' for children (if your organisation supports under 16 applications)

All CitizenCards printed from 7th January 2021 onwards expire 3 years after issuing (rounded up to the end of the month card was printed on).

Please note that paperless applications are only available to individuals who are members of organisations that have signed up to this scheme. If you are not a member of one such organisation, you can apply for a CitizenCard online instead.

// Make a paperless application

Get your CitizenCard

To apply you need:

to be a member of an organisation that has signed up to the paperless scheme e.g. student at a particular (not just any) school
to be over 16 to apply or be a member of an organisation that allows under 16 applications
have the Unique Organisation Code (UOC) provided by your organisation - this code will unlock an application form for you
know that somebody acting as an Authorised Verifier can confirm your details from official records held at your organisation
to upload your passport quality photo in digital format (it must meet our photo requirements)

Important!

Before applying please check who the Authorised Verifier at your organisation is. Then you can speak to them if needed. If you have any queries, please contact the organisation that provided you with the Unique Organisation Code.

When your application is verified by the Authorised Verifier you should receive an email. After that it normally takes 21 days to produce and send the card.

Every application for a CitizenCard needs to be verified before a card is issued. When you apply online, verification takes place both during and after. If you submit more than one application at once, we may reject your application and ban you from applying again.

Start your application