Pre-employment checks: identity checks
Why you should check a candidate's identity and how you can go about it.
The first check you should carry out is to confirm the identity of the candidate and establish that their identity is genuine.
You should not undertake any other checks until you are satisfied that the candidate is who they claim to be.
How to check a person's identity
You can check a person's identity by:
- requesting original copies of documents - such as passports, birth certificates, and driving licences
- asking for copies of documents that confirm the person lives where they claim they do, eg, provide a recent bank statement or utility bill with their name and address on it
- requesting a Certificate of Registration, or a Biometric Residence Permit, and/or immigration documents where relevant
- using a commercial online database checking service
Whilst these checks can prove that an identity exists, they cannot prove that the identity rightfully belongs to the person using it. You should back up any electronic check by obtaining original documents to 91香蕉黄色视频 the claim.
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The HM Passport Office has introduced a number of measures to help employers check for identity fraud.
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