We are currently offering an online registration and renewal service. Please see the registration pages for more information.
Our current online registration process requires that you upload a proof of home address online, and show a photo ID upon collection of your library card.
Please note:
- one or two forms of ID must be shown, with a photograph and proof of permanent home address. Single forms of ID that include both are acceptable on their own.
- all ID must be valid within six months.
- some driving licences and national ID cards and most passports do not show an address.
- it is your responsibility to provide official translations of documents written in non-Latin script. Please contact the Reader Services Desk if you are unsure what is required.
Acceptable photographic ID (please read notes above):
- Passport
- Driving licence
- National ID card
- Student card showing expiry date
- Staff card showing expiry date (i.e. NHS, University)
- Police / Customs / Home Office Warrant Card
- Forces ID card
- Bus pass with photo
- Previous UL card or photocard from another UK Legal Deposit Library (BL, National Libraries of Scotland and Wales, Bodleian Libraries, TCD)
Acceptable ID to show address (please read notes above):
- Driving licence
- Utility bill (Gas, Electricity, Telephone, Water)
- Bank statement
- Council Tax bill
- Tenancy Agreement
- HM Revenue and Customs statement
- State Pension Book
- Benefit / Family Credit Book
- Passports (ONLY where the address has been officially printed by the issuing authority)
- National ID card
- Home Office Permit to Stay
- University certificate for Hall of Residence (stamped and signed by institution)
- TV licence
- Firearms licence
- Home insurance policy
- Pay slip (where employer’s and employee’s addresses are stated)
- Employment contract (where employer’s and employee’s addresses are stated)
- Prescription issued by doctor
- Polling card
- Confirmation of listing on electoral roll
Please note that PO box addresses are not accepted as proof of address for identity verification purposes. All documentation must show a full residential address that can be used for verification.
If you are 16 or 17 years old you will need to bring a signed permission form from your parent or guardian.