Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 115523
Personal Independence Payment: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Helen Whately
Conservative — Faversham and Mid Kent
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what forms of photographic identification are accepted from applicants who do not hold a UK passport or driving licence during the PIP application process.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsAll PIP customers are required to verify their identity during the application process. This can be done using a variety of evidence, including photographic identification if appropriate. The following documentation can be used by British Nationals making...
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