{"id":4526,"date":"2023-04-19T05:58:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T05:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=4526"},"modified":"2023-09-06T12:04:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:04:26","slug":"gov-uk-verify","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/legal\/government\/gov-uk-verify\/","title":{"rendered":"GOV.UK Verify Replaces Government Gateway Online Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

GOV.UK VERIFY<\/strong>: It is a new secure way of proving who you are online for many of the government services.<\/p>\n

The new ID verification process is safer, simpler to use, and a lot faster. Using GOV.UK Verify gives you access to many of the most popular government services and agencies.<\/p>\n

You get quick and easy access to filing taxes, checking information on a driving licence, and much more.<\/p>\n

There is no need to prove your identity in person when you use GOV.UK Verify. Thus, you do not need to wait for something to arrive in the post.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: You need to have an address in the United Kingdom to use GOV.UK Verify. But, there is no requirement for you to be a UK citizen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How GOV.UK Verify Service Works<\/h2>\n

You will need to verify your identity the first time you use GOV.UK Verify. It should take between 5 and 15 minutes to complete the signup process. Following that, it only takes a few minutes any time you use it afterwards.<\/p>\n

Using GOV.UK Verify has a new process to access a government service. You select one from a list of companies who are already certified to verify your identity.<\/p>\n

So, the company you choose may ask you some questions. They may also perform other checks using photo identification and financial information. They will then confirm your identity to the government department that you are trying to use.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Each certified company has different ways of verifying the identity of the user. The list of different options for user verification is expanding all the time.<\/p>\n

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Government Services using GOV.UK Verify<\/h2>\n

Not all government services are currently using GOV.UK Verify Service. But, more will join as they roll out the new system. GOV.UK Verify is now available and accessible for these services:<\/p>\n