Police and SIA on the cards

All CitizenCards bear the PASS hologram endorsed by the Home Office, the Police and the Security Industry. Starting in March 2023 the card reverses come with a holographic overlay, which offers high durability and follows very high security standards. Any attempt at falsification will be obvious and visible.

In addition, any ID card issued by CitizenCard can be confirmed as genuine online, provided the cardholder presents their card to be checked.

View CitizenCard security features and check how cards can be verified online

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// High security factors

Holographic Security Features

The new ID card design featuring holographic overlays on all card reverses was launched in March 2023. CitizenCards protected with the hologram film have a very high tamper resistance.

Holographic overlay features:

1

CitizenCard's 'i' and shield images alternate upon movement together with rings that light up sequentially in colours when viewed at different angles

2

Fine Line Guilloche Patterns that refract light using the full color spectrum

3

Outlined "GENUINE" words in different colours depending on viewing angle

Full holographic overlay features are confidential and provided only to our partners in retail and government.

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// Trusted ID

Authenticate any CitizenCard

Any ID card issued by CitizenCard can be confirmed as genuine provided the cardholder presents their card to be checked.

Free Verify Service Online

Scan a QR code to quickly verify cardholder's age and likeness or enter card details to verify a card presented as genuine.

Verify Card Service

Free PASS Card Verify Mobile App

Download the free PASS Card Verify app and take a photo of any CitizenCard to check if the card shown is valid and can be trusted.

Validate our UK ID cards using PASS Card Verify mobile app

Security features of CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for cardholders aged over 18

// For adults

The 18+ CitizenCard

The new 18+ ID card design was launched in March 2023.

The card is completely smooth and displays the PASS hologram endorsed by the Home Office. In addition, the ID displays the logos of the Police and the Security Industry that give their full support to the scheme.

The 18+ card security features:

1

Trademarked CitizenCard logo.

2

Card expiry date - 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). CitizenCards issued before 7th January 2021 do not expire.

3

The colour photo confirms whether the person presenting the card is the lawful cardholder.

4

The National Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram signifies that the card is a genuine UK Government-recognised photo ID / proof of age card.

5

Distinctive blue, rose-shaped guilloche pattern.

6

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the Security Industry Authority (SIA) logos are printed on the front of the card.

7

The age band (18+) confirms immediately that the cardholder is an adult. So, unlike driving licences, there's no need to calculate if the cardholder is 17 or 18 from their DoB.

8

The card displays a UV (ultraviolet) marking in the form of the PASS logo which runs right across the card. The UV marks can be seen with a UV light.

An 18+ Yoti CitizenCard also contains the Yoti branding and allows cardholder to create their identity on the free Yoti mobile app.

// For children and young people over 16

CitizenCard for Under-18s

The new under-18 ID card design was launched in March 2023.

CitizenCards for Under-18s are available in the following age bands:

'16-17' for young people over 16

'Under 16' for children

The cards are completely smooth and display the PASS hologram endorsed by the Home Office, the Police and the Security Industry.

The under 18 card security features:

1

Trademarked CitizenCard logo.

2

Card expiry date - 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). CitizenCards issued before 7th January 2021 do not expire.

3

The colour photo confirms whether the person presenting the card is the lawful cardholder.

4

The National Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram signifies that the card is a genuine UK Government-recognised photo ID / proof of age card.

5

Distinctive yellow, rose-shaped guilloche pattern.

6

The age band (16-17 or Under 16) confirms immediately that the cardholder is either 16/17 years old or Under 16. The card also gives the date at which a 16-17 cardholder turns 18 or an Under 16 cardholder turns 16.

7

The card displays a UV (ultraviolet) marking in the form of the PASS logo which runs right across the card. The UV marks can be seen with a UV light.

An under 18 Yoti CitizenCard also contains the Yoti branding and allows cardholder to create their identity on the free Yoti mobile app.

Security features of CitizenCard, a UK ID card, for cardholders aged under 18

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// Get your UK ID Card

Apply Online

Apply Online

Apply for your CitizenCard using our paperless, online application system:

manage your application using your account
pay securely by debit/credit card or PayPal
no need to print forms or photos
no need to post anything to us

Important Points For Online Applicants

If you need your card right away, make an Urgent application using our paperless online application system.
Make sure you follow our photo requirements when you upload your photo.
If you don't have a valid Passport (UK or International), Photo Driving Licence (UK or European) or European National ID Card,
you need a referee - a professional person validating original document(s) or confirming your details from official records.
If applicable, check whether your referee completed the Digital Referee Declaration Form to submit their work details to us.
If applicable, make sure that your referee can be contacted by phone and email during office hours at their place of work.

TRUSTED ID SINCE 1999

The PASS hologram on each CitizenCard is endorsed by the Home Office, Police, SIA and retailers.

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