Category: Identification

Having formal identification (or ID) is really important for getting where you want to be, be it higher education, further education or employment. ID is necessary for all types of applications.
A passport and driver’s license are the 2 main forms of formal ID which you will require for applications. However, ID such as a Young Scot card can help you to get discounts and offers, as a young person. ID is essential for your Next Steps.

Young Scot Card

The Young Scot National Entitlement Card is available free of charge to everyone aged 11-26 living in Scotland. Use it for money off the things you love, exclusive rewards, proof-of-age and much more. You may have got a Young Scot card in school but just check your expiry date – they’re free to replace.

Driver’s Licences

A Driver’s Licence is a form of Photo ID and proof that you are legally able to drive in the UK. Having photographic ID is very important. You will need a form of photographic ID for many different things, for example, opening bank accounts or starting a new job. Use the links below to find […]

Passports

A Passport is a form of Photo ID that allows you to travel to different countries. Passports are very important and if you have one it’s essential to keep it in a safe location. Having photographic ID is very important. You will need a form of photographic ID for many different things, for example, opening […]

Citizen’s Card

Having photographic ID is very important. You will need a form of photographic ID for many different things, for example, opening bank accounts or starting a new job. Use the links below to find out how to apply for different forms of ID. The Citizen’s card is one form of photo ID and it is […]

Birth Certificate

A Birth Certificate is an important document. It can act as of proof of identity and can be obtained from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) or from where you were registered when you were born. If this was in the UK, it would be the local council of that area. This is an important […]