Prove your age and identity using a CitizenCard
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Proof of age and ID

Bearing the PASS hologram, the CitizenCard is well-established as the UK's most widely-recognised ID card. Even if you have a passport or driving licence, keep those IDs safe at home and apply for a CitizenCard for everyday ID and proof of age needs.

A standard application costs £18 (free for under-16s) and takes 21 days. The card is sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class (2-3 working days). An urgent application costs £35 (£17 for under-16s) and takes 1-2 working days (subject to verification). The card is sent via Royal Mail 1st Class (aimed for the next working day; express delivery available).

All our ID cards display an age band based on your age when issued:

'18+' for adults
'16-17' for young people aged 16 to 17
'13-15' for children aged 13 to 15
'Under 13' for younger children

CitizenCards printed from 7th January 2021 onwards expire 3 years after issuance (rounded up to the end of the month). ID cards issued before this date do not expire, but we recommend replacing them when cardholders are eligible for a higher age band or if their appearance changes.

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If we issue you with a CitizenCard it remains our legal property. You can use it if you are the lawful cardholder for the permitted purposes of proving your identity or your age.

If you require the 'next' age band card (e.g. you are 17 but require an 18+ UK ID card) you must either select the required age band when you apply online or attach a cover note to your application form stating which age band you would like.

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