Coronavirus support:
Coronavirus support:
If you’ve been asked to provide photocopies of documents to someone, our Document Certification service will for a fee certify and confirm that these are a ‘true likeness’ of the original.
You keep the originals; the organisation gets certified copies from a brand it can trust.
We currently certify most forms of documents, including:
Passport
Driving licence
Recent utility bills
Bank statements
|
Number of documents to be checked |
Fee to pay* |
|---|---|
|
1 – 3 Documents |
£ 12.75 |
|
4 – 6 Documents |
£ 25.50 |
|
7 – 9 Documents |
£ 38.25 |
|
10 – 12 Documents |
£ 51.00 |
*The fee is payable per individual whose name appears on the document.
Whether you are applying for a new job or buying a property, you’ll need to share document copies to prove your ID and eligibility
Download and fill in the form
Download and complete our ID checking service form.
If you do not have access to a printer, you can pick up a form in over 3500 selected branches.
Photocopy your documents
Photocopy the documents you’ve been asked to provide. Make sure the copies are clear and easy to read.
Visit a Post Office branch
Bring the form, your copies and originals along with payment to one of our selected branches.
We’ll certify your documents
And confirm they are a true likeness of the original.
We’ll then return all your documents, the form and a payment receipt.
Use our branch finder tool to find your nearest Post Office where you can get documents certified.
With a digital identity from Post Office, you can access multiple services through GOV.UK Verify.
We’ll get your document copies certified so you’re ready to work in the security industry in just a few days.
We’ll help you complete the process whether you need a basic, standard or enhanced criminal records check.