Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Introduce a citizen identity card so everyone age 16+ can prove their identity
Closed
81 signatures
What the petition asks
Bring in a citizen identity card for all persons aged 16 and above. This will allow all citizens to use a standardised ID to identify themselves when needed eg. when asked for their proof of identity by the authorities, or in order to vote.
So that every person in the UK can provide proof of identity when requested – eg. by police and local government. To ensure that all citizens have the same access to voting in elections and have means to prove identity when required.
I am concerned that large portions of the public are being excluded from participation in democracy and from other activities where proof of identity is needed. A Government identity card could also help reduce fraud and identity theft.
I am concerned that large portions of the public are being excluded from participation in democracy and from other activities where proof of identity is needed. A Government identity card could also help reduce fraud and identity theft.
Timeline
| 18 May 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Nov 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
81
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
18 May 2023
Closed
18 Nov 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.