If you’re using Vouchsafe to verify your own identity, or help someone verify theirs, we will ask you to scan your photo identification.

Acceptable ID ✅

The ID you use must be in date. Generally, you can use these forms of photo ID:

• Passport
• UK driving licence
• UK provisional driving licence

<aside> ✍️ Note: Generally, Vouchsafe works with any worldwide passport. The organisation you’re verifying with may choose to limit passport verifications to UK or US passports.

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Why we need photo ID

A photo ID is one of the best ways for us to confirm your identity. It helps us:

• Check that your identity document is authentic, and matches official records
• Prevent identity fraud by confirming that the person in your video selfie matches the identity being verified
• Comply with regulations which may be needed by the organisation you’re identifying your identity to

Tips for successful ID scans 📌

Here are some tips to help make the scan successful:

• Use an original identification document, not a copy or scan
• Take the selfie somewhere with good lighting — not too dark, but not too bright 💡
• Make sure all the details are visible