The applicant should have their identity validated using Route 1. The applicant must be able to show 1 document from Group 1 and 1 further document from either Group 1, Group 2a or 2b. The combination of documents presented must confirm the applicant's name and date of birth. If this can't be achieved within 2 documents, a third can be selected.

Group 1 - Primary Trusted Identity Credentials

• Current valid Passport
• Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
• Current Driving Licence (UK / Isle of Man /Channel Islands) (Full or provisional)
• Birth Certificate - issued within 12 months of birth
  • UK and Channel Islands
  • Full or short form acceptable
  • Including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces.
  • Photocopies are not acceptable
• Adoption certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
• eVisa
  • Accessed via the 'View and Prove' service
• Application Registration Card (ARC)
  • Issued by the Home Office
  • Must be checked against the Home Office Employer Checking Service

Group 2a - Trusted Government/State Issued Documents

• Current Photo Driving Licence - All countries (full or provisional)
  • Issued in any country other than those in Group 1
• Current Driving licence - paper version
  • UK/Isle of Man/Channel Islands
  • Full or provisional
• Birth certificate - issued after time of birth
  • UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands
  • issued after the time of birth by the General Register Office/relevant authority i.e. Registrars
  • Photocopies are not acceptable
• Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
• HM Forces ID card or HM Armed Forces Veteran Card (UK)
• Fire Arms Licence (UK, Isle of Man / Channel Islands)
• Immigration document, visa or work permit
  • Issued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. Visa/permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based

Group 2b - Financial/Social History Documents