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What ID to bring

Bring one original, in-date photo ID with your signature, such as a passport or photocard driving licence. Without the right ID you won't be let in, and you lose the fee.

Facts checked 25 October 2026

First choice: one of these

A UK or international passport.
A UK or European photocard driving licence.
An eVisa, shown through View and Prove in your UKVI account.

It must show your full name, a photo that looks like you, and your signature (the eVisa doesn't need a signature).

No first-choice ID? Bring two

Bring one from each list.

List A: photo and name	List B: name and signature
Driving licence from outside the UK and EU Passport without a signature European national identity card Proof-of-age card with the PASS hologram (such as CitizenCard or Young Scot) CSCS or CSCS partner card UK Armed Forces or Veteran ID card UK Home Office travel document	Credit card Debit card Paper driving licence issued before 31 March 2000

Rules that catch people out

Originals only. No photocopies or photos on your phone (except the eVisa).
Not expired. Check the date before you go.
Same name as your booking. If your name has changed, bring the original marriage certificate, deed poll or similar that links the names.
Under 16? You need a parental consent form as well as ID.

If you can't meet any of these, CITB has an ID waiver form. Ask CITB well before your test day.

Where these facts come from

Rules change. Check with CITB before you book. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.