Apply Online for a Post Office PASS Card

Apply for your Post Office PASS Card using our paperless, online application system to manage your application using your online account. Save time and money by avoiding the need to print forms, take photos at a photo booth or post anything to us.

Post Office PASS proof of age cards are available for any UK resident and are issued in 3 age categories: '18+' for adults, '16-17' for young people aged 16 or 17 and 'Under 16' for children. All Post Office PASS Cards expire 3 years after issuing (rounded up to the end of the month card was printed on).

With a Post Office PASS Card issued by CitizenCard you get a physical proof of age card which can be used to create your identity on the free Post Office EasyID mobile app.

Whether you are home shopping (including purchasing alcohol and tobacco or playing the lottery), applying for a new job, visiting premises (such as a prison), accessing services like transport, housing services or claiming benefits, Post Office PASS Card helps you prove your age and identity.

Post Office PASS Card issued by CitizenCard - UK proof of age and ID card for applicants aged over 18
Post Office PASS Card issued by CitizenCard - UK proof of age and ID card for applicants aged 16 and 17
Post Office PASS Card issued by CitizenCard - UK proof of age and ID card for applicants aged under 16

First Card

Standard Application

Costs £15 and takes up to 21 days. Card posted by Royal Mail 2nd class post.

Express Application

Costs £30 and takes 1-2 working days. Card posted by Royal Mail Tracked 24 (next day delivery).

Apply for your first card

Card Replacement

Standard Application

Costs £12 and takes up to 21 days. Card posted by Royal Mail 2nd class post.

Express Application

Costs £25 and takes 1-2 working days. Card posted by Royal Mail Tracked 24 (next day delivery).

Apply for a replacement card

Already Registered?

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Log in now to apply for your Post Office PASS Card or manage an existing application if you have already created one.

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How to apply online for your first Post Office PASS Card?

  1. Start the online application process by using "Apply for your first card" button.
  2. "Create Your Account" online (complete a registration form and activate your account) or "Log in" to your Post Office PASS Card online account if you already have one.
  3. Go to "Apply Online", use "Apply for a new Post Office PASS Card" button, complete a new, online application and make a payment.
  4. "Choose a verification route" - either a digital check that will authenticate your photo ID document or a referee who is a professional person that will confirm your identity
  5. Upload your photo and, if needed, any documents required.
  6. We verify your identity with photo ID validation or by contacting your referee.
  7. We post proof of age card to you.