If you’re taking the amateur radio exam either in person, or online, photo ID is required by the RSGB.
The reason that RSGB require a photo ID, is to prove that the person sitting the exam is the named person.
If you don’t have a passport or driving licence, other forms of photo ID are likely to be OK, even expired documents, but if in doubt, check with the examiners.
Need photo ID? As you’re probably aware, you now need photo ID to vote, see apply for voter photo ID.
If you really have no photo ID or are not sure if your ID will be acceptable, give the RSGB exam team a call on 01234 832 700 – they set the exams, and so they can confirm what they will and won’t accept.


I called them earlier, going to try again tomorrow and hope to speak to the right person.
I have no photo id at all. I use postal votes as I suffer with anxiety and have problems going out