What proof of identity do I send with V55/5?
Reviewed 2026-07-10
Short answer
For a private applicant, V355/5 says to send a photocopy of your UK photocard driving licence. If you cannot, send photocopies proving name and address.
Official position
V355/5 says to send a photocopy of your UK photocard driving licence to prove identity, except for V765 original-number applications. If you cannot do this, send photocopies of one accepted name document and one accepted address document.
What to do
Use a photocopy of your UK photocard driving licence if you have one.
If not, use one accepted name document and one accepted address document from the V355/5 lists.
For businesses and companies, follow the separate business evidence rules in V355/5.
Make sure the keeper name and address match the V55/5 application.
Common mistakes
- Sending no keeper identity evidence.
- Sending originals when the guidance asks for photocopies for identity documents.
- Using address evidence that is too old or does not match the keeper address.
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