Getting an ID Card

philip1976

My friend is over 18 but has problems getting into clubs etc they dont believe she is over 18,where the best place to get an id card to prove her age and the quickest way?she doesnt have driving license or a passport,thanks

tenmah

It's really, really annoying - but pretty much only a driving licence or passport will work. I had the same problem when I turned 18. I couldn't afford either of the above, and I used my college card for awhile, until the tightened up policies. My friend bought a Proof of Age card, issued by the police - but no where accepted it!!

I even took my birth certificate once, and they refused me entry.

In the end I started to learn to drive at 19, so finally had my provisional licence.

4743hudsonj

tenmah wrote: »

It's really, really annoying - but pretty much only a driving licence or passport will work. I had the same problem when I turned 18. I couldn't afford either of the above, and I used my college card for awhile, until the tightened up policies. My friend bought a Proof of Age card, issued by the police - but no where accepted it!!

I even took my birth certificate once, and they refused me entry.

In the end I started to learn to drive at 19, so finally had my provisional licence.

birth certificates are so easily forged that they are probably less reliable than the person claiming they're old enough, at least you could look for signs of lying when they say it face to face.

KeithP

4743hudsonj wrote: »

birth certificates are so easily forged that they are probably less reliable than the person claiming they're old enough, at least you could look for signs of lying when they say it face to face.

To add to that...

Anyone can legitimately buy a legal copy of anyone else's birth certificate if they so wish.
So obviously cannot be used for proof of identity.

Helix

Pubs and Clubs pretty much only accept Driving Licences or Passports.

Supermarkets also accept Pass hologram cards.

paulwellerfan

You could also apply for a citizen card from
http://www.citizencard.com/

Official ID and proof-of-age for anyone resident in Britain or Ireland.
Government-approved PASS (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) Accredited.
Peace of mind for retailers, licensees and staff.
Recommended by Trading Standards, the Police, shops, pubs, local authorities, schools, MPs and many other organisations.

philip1976

So would clubs accept citizen cards or would they still refuse?

Anihilator

philip1976 wrote: »

So would clubs accept citizen cards or would they still refuse?

Refuse

Tell them to apply for a provisional driving licence. Whether they intend to learn or not they still get a valid form of ID for clubs etc. It may not be so good for other things though as some banks etc don't like provisionals.

Will cost £50. Other option is to get a passport.

Only a driving licence or passport will work though.

philip1976

Anihilator wrote: »

Refuse

Tell them to apply for a provisional driving licence. Whether they intend to learn or not they still get a valid form of ID for clubs etc. It may not be so good for other things though as some banks etc don't like provisionals.

Will cost £50. Other option is to get a passport.

Only a driving licence or passport will work though.

So they still refuse the citizen cards:mad::mad:

OlliesDad

philip1976 wrote: »

So they still refuse the citizen cards:mad::mad:

They could refuse passports and driving licenses too if they wanted, but it wouldnt make good business sense to. It is at the discretion of the club whether they accept the ID or not.

DCFC79

Just get a drivers licence, it costs £50 and it will last for some time