Do you need to prove your age?

Do you need to check the age of someone?

What is CitizenCard?

CitizenCard is a national proof of age card scheme accepted in shops, cinemas, pubs and anywhere else people may need to prove their age.

The Government, the Health Authority, Schools, the Police and retailers are just a few of those who support the CitizenCard Scheme both locally and nationally.  Over 15,000 CitizenCards have already been issued to young people in Swindon.

Each CitizenCard contains a laser etched photograph of the applicant, their name and date of birth. The age bracket into which they fall when the card is issued is also prominently displayed beneath the photograph. Each card now contains a Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram making CitizenCard even more secure and the first Home Office accredited proof of age card in the UK.

Who can apply and how much does it cost?

Anyone of any age can apply for a CitizenCard using an independent application form. Swindon Borough Council can provide one CitizenCard FREE of CHARGE through the Rolling School Programme. There is a fee of £9 for all other applications.

What age brackets are available?

The card is issued in four age brackets:

• Under 16
• 16 to 17
• 18 plus
• Adult

Are there any other costs?

The date on which the cardholder reaches the next age bracket is also displayed allowing the card to continue to be used past the displayed age bracket.  It does not become invalid. However should you wish to renew your card when the time comes there is a fee of £5.

If you lose your CitizenCard there is a replacement fee of £10.

Guarantee

CitizenCard is registered under the Data Protection Act and guarantee that they will NOT pass on any of the cardholder’s details to any other organisation or body.

We guarantee that for Swindon residents, CitizenCard will only ever be used as a proof of age card and will not be used for any other purpose.

CitizenCard verify the details on every single independent application form. Swindon Borough Council verify the details on the school application forms.

Further Information

If you require further information on the CitizenCard Scheme follow the links on the side:

• Young People and Parents – Why have a CitizenCard?
• Benefits for Schools – How does the CitizenCard support the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum?
• Traders and Service Providers – What does the CitizenCard have to offer traders and retailers of age restricted products and services?
• Enforcement Benefits – Why has Swindon Borough Council issued over 15,000 CitizenCards to young people in Swindon?
• Underage Test Purchase Volunteers – Interested in Law Enforcement or Drama?  Would you like to work undercover?  What do Trading Standards Officers do?
• How to apply for a CitizenCard – and what you need to do.
• Want to renew your CitizenCard or contact CitizenCard direct?

CitizenCard also provide their own comprehensive website at www.citizencard.com.

CitizenCard Application

• Online Citizen Card Application (www.citizencard.com)