Will I need to complete an identity check

  1. Summary
  2. Being honest in your application
  3. I have never held a licence
  4. If we withdrew your licence to practise
  5. I previously held GP registration
  6. I am returning to UK practice
  7. Proof of identity
  8. Have you provided medical services in the last five years?
  1. Have you been registered with another medical regulator in the last five years?
  2. Translating documents that aren't in English
  3. How to send your documents
  4. Processing and granting your application
  5. Will I need to complete an identity check
  6. Your annual retention fee
  7. I am ready to apply

We may invite you to complete an identity check if you have not completed one before.

If we need you to complete an identity check, we’ll send you instructions on how to do this as part of your application . You should complete the identity check as soon as possible.

For more information about this, please see our guidance on identity checks.

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