Proof of identification for applications to college for 16-18 year olds
When applying or enrolling at Nottingham College as part of the application process, you will be required to provide certain identification.
Proof of identity
At a certain point during your application you will be asked to provide evidence for identification purposes (usually when you enrol). This is a standard check to confirm your identity which Nottingham College must carry out for all students.
You will only need to provide one item from the list of accepted identification documents outlined below for a standard identity check.
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Driving licence (full or provisional)
- National insurance Letter
- Exam certificates/exam results slip including your GCSE English and Maths
- Adoption certificate
- Home Office letter
- National Identity card and letter to show EU settlement
- UK Naturalisation/Citizenship certificate
- Benefit letter – which states the learner’s name
- Residence Permit Card/E-Visa
Uploading evidence
Evidence for general identification purposes can be uploaded through your student account. If you require help accessing your student account, please visit our application support page.
When accessing the Upload Evidence screen, you will need to select an option from the Evidence Type menu. Make sure to select the "Enrolment Identity Evidence" category.