How to get some kind of official ID?

[bitchstewie]

A slightly dumb sounding question perhaps, but I seem to have managed for a lot of years with no current passport and a tatty paper driving license as I've never had any points and last moved house 20 years ago

It seems that if I want to open a current account with some banks (had my existing current account for donkeys years) I need either a photo driving license, or a passport, which seem to now be £20 and £75-85 respectively.

I'm assuming I haven't missed anything here, it's as simple as that if you want any kind of official photo ID those are the two primary options and the associated costs?

And yes, I've led a very simple life

[Brigand]

Easiest and cheapest option as you've already stated is get an updated drivers licence with a photocard, you're sorted then. I can't think of any other way of doing it, that or a passport, there is nothing else! (Happy to be corrected though)

[bigandclever]

Metro Bank ... you can get away with a letter from HMRC and your car insurance certificate.

[bitchstewie]

Seems you need a passport to apply for a photo driving license as it's one of the only forms of proof of ID accepted for that.

[Shaw Tarse]

Even if you were to lose your current one?

[ooo000ooo]

Citizen card any use? In the process of getting these for the kids for a flight, Way cheaper then a passport or driving licence.

[bitchstewie]

Shaw Tarse said:

Even if you were to lose your current one?

From the DVLA website it appears that way, could be reading it wrong.

[Saddle bum]

Firearms or Shotgun Certificate.

[bobtail4x4]

FAC is hardly cheaper,

how about a buss pass or some form of work ID?

[The Nur]

bhstewie said:

Seems you need a passport to apply for a photo driving license as it's one of the only forms of proof of ID accepted for that.

Not true, you can use your birth certificate and something like a p45/p60/payslip to change from a paper license to a plastic.

You can get the exchange done for free if you have any details to update on it, such as your address.

[bitchstewie]

The Nur said:

Not true, you can use your birth certificate and something like a p45/p60/payslip to change from a paper license to a plastic.

You can get the exchange done for free if you have any details to update on it, such as your address.

Looks like you have to send DVLA the original. No fking chance.

[RichB]

bhstewie said:

The Nur said:

Not true, you can use your birth certificate and something like a p45/p60/payslip to change from a paper license to a plastic. You can get the exchange done for free if you have any details to update on it, such as your address.

Looks like you have to send DVLA the original. No fking chance.

What's your problem with that? I know you said you've led a sheltered life but you must have heard of the Royal Mail Recorded Signed For™ service?

[The Nur]

bhstewie said:

Looks like you have to send DVLA the original. No fking chance.

Get a copy from the relevant authority, costs a tenner.

[bitchstewie]

RichB said:

hat's your problem with that? I know you said you've led a sheltered life but you must have heard of the Royal Mail Recorded Signed For™ service?

Honestly, I just don't trust them.

I've no doubt they deal with thousands a day so it's stupid, and I've no doubt that at some point I shall have no choice, but whilst I do I'd sooner avoid sending them anything original.

[tenohfive]

bhstewie said:

Honestly, I just don't trust them.

I've no doubt they deal with thousands a day so it's stupid, and I've no doubt that at some point I shall have no choice, but whilst I do I'd sooner avoid sending them anything original.

You seem really attached to a piece of paper that is now meaningless. Paper driving licences have been void for almost a month; unless you've got some sort of sentimental attachment to it I really wouldn't worry about them losing it if I were you.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/89859/uk-pap...

[marshalla]

tenohfive said:

You seem really attached to a piece of paper that is now meaningless. Paper driving licences have been void for almost a month; unless you've got some sort of sentimental attachment to it I really wouldn't worry about them losing it if I were you.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/89859/uk-pap...

No they haven't. Paper COUNTERPARTS are no longer in use, but paper LICENCES (issued before photocards) are still valid.

[timbo999]

tenohfive said:

You seem really attached to a piece of paper that is now meaningless. Paper driving licences have been void for almost a month; unless you've got some sort of sentimental attachment to it I really wouldn't worry about them losing it if I were you.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/89859/uk-pap...

Not true... its only the counterpart to a photo card type licence that has been 'voided' - original (i.e. no photo card has been issued) are still valid.

[bitchstewie]

tenohfive said:

You seem really attached to a piece of paper that is now meaningless. Paper driving licences have been void for almost a month; unless you've got some sort of sentimental attachment to it I really wouldn't worry about them losing it if I were you.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/89859/uk-pap...

Sorry I wasn't clear, my concern isn't sending them my driving license, it's that they appear to want originals of identification rather than accepting photocopies.

Possibly still irrational I'll admit

[timbo999]

bhstewie said:

Sorry I wasn't clear, my concern isn't sending them my driving license, it's that they appear to want originals of identification rather than accepting photocopies.

Possibly still irrational I'll admit

Go to the post office - it costs a bit more but they confirm your ID and give you your docs back...

[The Nur]

timbo999 said:

Go to the post office - it costs a bit more but they confirm your ID and give you your docs back...

And then the DVLA rejects it back to you and requests to see the documents.