Can't get a job as no ID

Savvy_Sue

theoretica said:

An employer probably needs to make two checks. 

• Does X have the legal right to work in the UK? (the birth certificate and NI document seem the simplest way to cover this)
• Is the person we are appointing the X who has shown they have the right to work in the UK?- this is where a more varied load of photo ID, bills with addresses might come into play. But different employers may have their own ideas about what they are comfortable accepting

This, very definitely. (I remember DS2 deciding that the requirement to show his passport or birth certificate as part of his student loan application could be met by him rocking up with just his driving licence. Er, no ...)

Brie said:

Savvy_Sue said:

What about voter ID card from the local authority?

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate

Yes - I'm going to suggest that even though you're not supposed to use it for anything other than voting.  But first he has to register to vote.  I think it's a great idea to have in his wallet as back up.

I suspect it will be a while before this makes its way onto the list of acceptable photo ID, but meanwhile I'd say it's worth a try, not least because it's free to obtain!