What If I Don't Have a Passport or Birth Certificate?

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If you don't have a passport or birth certificate, there are still other forms of identification you can use depending on the context.

For Registering a Birth

You will need to provide proof of identity and address. Acceptable documents include driving licenses or utility bills instead of a passport or birth certificate.

For Voting

If you're looking to vote and don't have accepted ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

Here’s a summary of acceptable documents for each context:

Context Acceptable Documents
Registering a Birth National health number, driving licence, utility bill, marriage certificate
Voting Voter Authority Certificate (if no ID), driving licence, utility bill

If you're registering a birth, you may want to confirm your identity with a driving licence or other bills. If voting, consider applying for the Voter Authority Certificate if you lack other forms of accepted ID.

You can learn more about registering a birth here and about voter ID options here.