Of course, in order to do so, you must also be clear with your staff and in your store on what you accept as acceptable proof of age/ID, i.e. a photo driving licence, passport or PASS card (e.g. CitizenCard or Young Scot card.), to prove their age.
What ID can I use if I don’t have a passport or driving licence UK?
You can use a UK birth, adoption or naturalisation certificate, but you must send it with one of the following: National Insurance card, or a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions or HM Revenue and Customs showing your National Insurance number – find your National Insurance number if you’ve lost it.
What ID do you use at a pub?
Passport. Typically you will need a driving license, garda I’ or passport.
What can I use as ID UK clubs?
Suitable ID is photographic ID with a hologram, such as a driving licence, passport or a PASS card. Student cards are not acceptable. Unfortunately, some people have been presenting fake, borrowed, altered or stolen ID in order to get into a club or buy alcohol, which can be a criminal offence.
Do pubs accept photos of ID UK?
There is no law which says that they cannot accept a photocopy. If you carry a photocopy, it would have to be of good quality, with all the details on the ID page clearly visible. The photo would have to not be blurred, so that it is possible to identify the person in the photo as the same person who is at the bar.
How can I prove my ID without a passport or driving licence?
Most recent mortgage statement from a recognised lender** Current benefit book or card or original notification letter from Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) confirming the rights to benefit (for example, child allowance, pension)** Current local council rent card or tenancy agreement.
Is an out of date passport proof of ID UK?
In the case of a standard British Passport renewal, your old/ expired British Passport can serve as proof of identity.
Do pubs accept student ID?
Basically any official document with your date of birth. Some other accepted forms of ID are your National Union of Students (NUS) card or International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Most bars and clubs require proof of age cards to be PASS certified.
Is birth certificate a valid ID?
Yes. Sometimes a birth certificate or marriage certificate from your local civil registrar is required if the prints on your PSA certificate are not legible.
What things can you use for ID?
A valid passport. An expired passport. Formal ID Cards (armed forces, police, student union, company ID card) Tachograph Card.
Do pubs accept photos of ID?
It will not be accepted no. All you are going to have happen if you will try to buy alcohol/cigarettes. They will ask for ID, you will give them the scanned copy and they will ask you to leave and so you will leave empty handed. That will happen to you probably 9/10.
How can I get a photo ID UK?
To apply for your ID card, use our paperless, online application process which doesn’t require you to complete any paper forms or provide printed photos – no need to pay to print forms, take photos at a photo booth or post anything to us. A standard application costs £15 and takes up to 21 days.
Do u need ID to enter a pub?
The law is not lax, it is there. In most places that serve alcohol you will be asked for ID if you look under 25.
Are Wetherspoons strict on ID?
If you are asked to provide valid ID to show that you are aged over 18 years and our staff feel that they are unable to accept it, for whatever reason, then we will not allow you to purchase or consume alcohol or use gaming machines.
Can I show my ID on my phone?
Mobile ID is a digital version of your driver’s license or state-issued ID that lives in an app on your phone. Mobile ID lets you not just prove your identity, but also take back control of your data and do stuff online that you used to have to do in person.
What can I use instead of photo ID?
If you lack a photo ID, you may still be able to identify yourself using documents referred to as “secondary IDs”. These are documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, adoption certificates, or name change certificates.
What can I use instead of passport?
Primary ID (submit one)
- Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card.
- In-state, fully-valid driver’s license or enhanced driver’s license with photo.
- Certificate of Naturalization.
- Certificate of Citizenship.
- Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
- U.S. military or military dependent ID.
What is proof of identity UK?
Group 1 identity documents
current passport (any nationality) Biometric Residence Permit (UK) current driving licence photocard (full or provisional) (UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Ireland) birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth (UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands)
What do I do if I don’t have a passport?
If you don’t have a passport, there are several other acceptable forms of identification, including:
- A U.S. passport card.
- A driver’s license.
- A DHS trusted traveler card.
- State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License.
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential.
- Border crossing card.
- A permanent resident card.
Can I use an expired passport as ID in a pub?
OP, BII regulations state a current British passport, which an expired passport is not, unfortunately. Chances are, many places will accept it, but don’t be surprised if a bouncer or bartender tells you to bugger off.
How can I prove my ID without photo ID UK?
If you have no photo ID, a copy of your original Birth Certificate or National Insurance Card will be accepted provided it is accompanied by a passport sized photo that is countersigned on the back by someone who can confirm your identity.