Changes to Acceptable Identity Documents for the Disclosure and Barring Service

This applies to existing and new taxi or private hire drivers.

Identification checking process

All applicants must provide a range of ID documents as part of the DBS application process.

Please note that:

We will only accept valid, current and original documentation.
We will not accept photocopies.
We will not accept documentation printed from the internet e.g. internet bank statements.
All documents must be in your current name
One document must confirm your date of birth.
You must declare all previous change of name, and provide documentary proof to support the change of name.
At least one document must confirm your current address as recorded in Section B, of the DBS application form.
You must provide a full and continuous address history covering the last five years.

You will need to produce documentation from the following categories?

You need to produce a Photocard DVLA Driving Licence and
2 further documents from Group 1, 2a or 2b; one of which must verify your current address.

List of Valid Identity Documents

Group 1 – Primary Trusted Identity Credentials

Current valid Passport.
Biometric Residence Permit (UK).
Current Driving Licence (UK) (Full or provisional) Isle of Man /Channel Islands;
Photo card only (a photo card is only valid if the individual presents it with the associated counterpart licence; except Jersey).
Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) - issued at the time of birth;
Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable).

Group 2a – Trusted Government/State Issued Documents

Current UK Driving licence (old style paper version).
Birth Certificate (UK 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).
Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands).
HM Forces ID Card (UK).
Fire Arms Licence (UK and Channel Islands).

Group 2b – Financial/Social History Documents

Mortgage Statement (UK or EEA)** (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted).
Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA)* (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted).
Bank/Building Society Account Opening Confirmation Letter (UK).
Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA)* (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted).
Financial Statement ** - e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK).
P45/P60 Statement **(UK & Channel Islands).
Council Tax Statement (UK & Channel Islands). **
Work Permit/Visa (UK) (UK Residence Permit). **
Letter of Sponsorship from future employment provider (Non-UK/Non-EEA only – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application).
Utility Bill (UK)* – Not Mobile Telephone.
Benefit Statement* - e.g. Child Allowance, Pension.
A document from Central/ Local Government/ Government Agency/ Local Authority giving entitlement (UK & Channel Islands)*- e.g. from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service , Customs & Revenue, Job Centre, Job Centre Plus, Social Security.
EU National ID Card.
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK and Channel Islands).

Please note

If a document in the List of Valid Identity Documents is:
Denoted with * - it should be less than three months old.
Denoted with ** - it should be issued within the past 12 months.
Not denoted – it can be more than 12 months old.