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Identification

For Basic applications, the PSNI will verify identification of the applicant. For Standard and Enhanced applications, a Registered Body (RB) has full responsibility for ensuring the applicant is who they claim to be.

Individuals seeking to be the named Lead signatory in a RB should send photocopies of their valid identification documents – to AccessNI along with their completed Registration Form.

Valid Identity Documents

Three documents must be produced; one from Group 1 and two from Group 2. If this is not possible, then five documents from Group 2 must be produced– these must be in the name of the applicant. It is preferred that at least one of these documents contains photographic identification.

Group 1

  • Valid passport (any nationality)
  • UK Driving Licence Full or Provisional – England/Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland/Isle of Man; either photocard or paper (a photocard is only valid if accompanied with the paper counterpart)
  • Original UK birth certificate (issued within 12 months of date of birth, full or short form acceptable)
  • Valid photo identity card (EU countries only)
  • UK Firearms licence
  • HM Forces ID card (UK)
  • Adoption Certificate (UK)

Group 2

  • Marriage certificate/Civil Partnership Certificate
  • Non-original UK birth certificate (issued after 12 months of date of birth, full or short form acceptable)
  • P45/P60 statement
  • Utility bill ( electricity, gas, water, telephone – including mobile phone contract/bill)
  • Valid TV licence
  • Credit card statement
  • Store card statement
  • Mortgage statement
  • Valid insurance certificate
  • Certificate of British nationality
  • British work permit/visa**
  • Asylum Registration Card
  • AccessNI Disclosure Certificate
  • Personal correspondence or a document from a Government Department*
  • Bank or Building Society Document**
  • Financial statement e.g. pension, endowment, ISA **
  • Valid vehicle registration document
  • Mail order catalogue statement*
  • Court summons
  • Valid NHS card
  • Court Claim Form
  • Addressed payslip*
  • National insurance number card
  • Examination certificate (e.g. GCSE, NVQ)
  • Letter from a Head Teacher*
  • Child benefit book
  • Smart pass

* documentation must be less than 3 months old

** must be issued within the last 12 months