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The safe way to prove your identity and age – online and in person
Set it up in minutes and you’re verified for life
Download our free app today
Government-approved proof of age and identity
Post Office EasyID can be used to prove your age and identity throughout the UK. It’s accredited by the UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). It’s been approved by the UK Government as proof of identity for things like criminal records checks and proving your Right to Work when starting a new job.
Store your details and prove who you are securely
Keep your personal details safely stored in the Post Office EasyID app, where only you can access them. When you need to prove your age, identity or other important details about yourself with a business or another person, share only the details you need to.
What can you do with your EasyID?
Employment
Prove your Right to Work and apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service check digitally
Post Office
Prove your identity or age to pick up mail and buy lottery tickets at your local Post Office branch
Entertainment
Prove your age at all national cinemas
Property
Prove your Right to Rent
Shopping
Buy age-restricted goods at over 18,000 convenience stores
Online
Prove your age and ID for gaming, social media and online entertainment
What makes EasyID so… easy?
Proven technology from digital ID experts meets decades of Post Office experience, helping people prove and manage their identity.
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You’re always in control of your identity
You choose which data to share, with who and when -
Protects against identity fraud
All your details are encrypted and can only be accessed by you -
Stops children accessing age-restricted products
Only over 18s verified using biometrics can get an EasyID -
Everything’s safe in one place
Securely store your ID details to use online and in person -
Verify once for unlimited use
After EasyID has verified your identity, you’re verified forever -
Only share what you need to
Tell a business you’re 13+, 15+, 18+ or 25+ without revealing your name or ID
Get your EasyID in minutes
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Download the app
You can download our app for free from Google Play or the App Store
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Create an account
Add your phone number and create a 5-digit PIN to secure your account
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Take a selfie
Use your phone to take a photo of your face so we can verify you and protect your account
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Scan an ID document
Scan a photo ID to automatically add personal details to your digital ID
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EasyID is the safe, secure way to prove your identity and age – online and in person
Need some help?
EasyID help and support
Find answers to common questions about secure digital EasyID:
Contact us
If you can’t find the answer you require in the FAQs, you can get in touch with the dedicated EasyID support team via our enquiry form
