Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Bring back national ID cards
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to bring back national ID cards, that were abolished in 2011, so that these can be used as a legal form of identification across the UK. Many non-governmental ID cards are not accepted by some businesses, so a national ID card is needed.
If you do not have a driving licence it can be difficult to prove your identity or age without carrying a passport, which many people do not want to carry around with them. Reintroducing a national ID card scheme would make it easier for people to prove their age and identity.
Timeline
| 31 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
31 Aug 2022
Closed
14 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.