Uploading proof of your identity for a criminal record check
You will need to upload proof of your identity to AccessNI to complete your application for a criminal record check. It will not be possible to submit your application without the uploaded identity documents. You need to use acceptable forms of identification.
Completing an AccessNI application
Your application for an AccessNI check cannot be submitted until you upload the correct identity documentation.
Acceptable forms of identification
You must upload two forms of acceptable ID to AccessNI.
Your application will move quicker if you provide your birth certificate and a second document containing your current name and a photo of yourself.
AccessNI does accept other forms of ID but these will take longer to process.
If you can't provide these documents, contact AccessNI:
- telephone 0300 200 7888
| Acceptable document | Source of document |
|---|---|
|
original birth certificate (issued within 12 months of birth) |
UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands - including those issued by UK authorities overseas like Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces |
| certified copy of birth certificate (issued more than 12 months after time of birth) | UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Ireland |
| long form Irish birth certificate (issued at time of registration of birth) | Ireland |
| adoption Certificate | UK, Channel Islands or Ireland |
| passport | Any current and valid passport |
|
Irish passport card |
cannot be used with an Irish passport, current and valid |
|
current driving licence photo-card |
full or provision - UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Ireland |
|
current driving licence photo-card (full or provisional) |
all countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands) |
| current driving licence (full or provisional) - paper version (if issued before March 2000) | UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Ireland |
| eVisa – via weblink and share code | current and valid |
|
immigration document, visa or work permit |
issued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside the UK. Visa/permit must relate to the country in which the role is based, Current and Valid |
| electoral ID card | Northern Ireland only |
| marriage / civil partnership certificate | UK, Channel Islands or Ireland |
| HM Forces ID card | UK |
|
firearms licence |
UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, Current and Valid |
| mortgage statement | UK or Ireland, dated within 12 months |
| financial statement, for example ISA, pension or endowment | UK or Ireland, dated within 12 months |
|
P45 or P60 statement |
UK or Channel Islands, dated within 12 months |
|
Land and Property Services rates demand |
Northern Ireland only, dated within 12 months |
|
council tax statement |
UK or Channel Islands, dated within 12 months |
| Credit card statement | UK or Ireland, dated within 3 months |
|
bank or building society statement |
UK, Channel Islands or Ireland, dated within 3 months |
| utility bill (not mobile phone) | UK or Ireland, dated within 3 months |
| benefit statement, for example child benefit, pension | UK, dated within 3 months |
|
official government/council document |
Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC, UK and Channel Islands, dated within 3 months |
| EEA national ID card | Current and Valid |
| SmartPass issued by Translink | Northern Ireland |
| yLink card issued by Translink | Northern Ireland |
|
cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo |
UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, Current and Valid |
|
letter from head teacher or further education college principal |
UK - for 16 to 19-year-olds in full time education - only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided |
|
letter of sponsorship from future employment provider or voluntary organisation |
Non UK only - Valid only for applicants residing outside UK and Ireland at time of application |
| exceptional circumstances – document agreed with organisation | Cannot be used unless advised by organisation |