Yoti is the anonymous way to prove your age
Yoti helps you prove you’re old enough without sharing any other details.
Ways to prove your age
Yoti offers a variety of age check methods, but it’s up to each business to decide which ones they provide. Many businesses choose to offer a selection of options, which we’ve listed below. All of them are private, you only prove you are old enough.
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Yoti ID app
The free Yoti ID app lets you take a selfie and scan an ID once, then reuse it anytime. You can use it at thousands of websites and shops in the UK to show your ID.
When proving your age online, the app only shares whether you’re over or under the required age – nothing more.
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Facial age estimation
Facial age estimation is fast and anonymous – just take a selfie. If you look young, you might be asked to try another method, as businesses may require you to look 21+ or 25+ so they can be sure you’re over 18.
Your photo is deleted after the check, and neither Yoti nor the website can see it.
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ID verification
Some websites may ask you to scan an ID directly instead of using the Yoti ID app. Your document isn’t shared with the site – Yoti checks if the document is real and matches it to your face to confirm your age. Both images are deleted right after the check.
Other methods
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Credit card check
Use your credit card to verify your age. A temporary 30p payment confirms it’s valid and is removed after the check.
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Email age estimation
We check if your email is likely linked to someone 18+ based on how it’s been used over time.
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Mobile provider check
Confirm you’re over 18 using your mobile provider. Your number is linked to a contract and will have an associated age.
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Database check
Yoti confirms your age by matching your name, date of birth and address with a credit reference database.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to prove my age?
Some content and services are only for certain age groups, and platforms are legally required to protect underage users. Proving your age helps companies follow the law and makes the internet safer for everyone.
How can I prove my age without ID?
If the website or business allows it, the easiest way is facial age estimation — this is what most people choose, and it doesn’t require any documents.
Some sites may offer other ID-free options too, like email-based age estimation, credit card checks, or secure database checks.
Just keep in mind: it’s up to the business to decide which methods they accept.
Is there an age verification app?
The Yoti ID app lets you prove your age in two ways: by uploading an identity document or by using facial age estimation (no ID needed).
Once set up, you can reuse your verified age across any website or app that accepts Yoti, making the process quicker and easier next time.
Where else can I use my Yoti ID?
You can use your Yoti ID in lots of everyday situations — like:
- Buying age-restricted items (e.g. vapes) at participating retailers
- Proving your age at UK cinemas
- Picking up parcels or buying lottery tickets at the Post Office
- Proving your right to work when starting a new job
And the list keeps growing as more places accept Yoti.
What happens if I don’t verify my age?
If you don’t verify your age when asked, you may be logged out, blocked from entering, or only able to access limited parts of the website.
This is because many sites are legally required to restrict access to certain content or services based on age.
Privacy and security
We build technology that puts your privacy first and helps protect you online. We’re working with experts and regulators around the world to help shape the future of safe, age-appropriate experiences on the internet.
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ISO 9001
Certified for quality management standards.
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ISO 27701 & ISO 27001
Certified for privacy information management standards.
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SOC 2 Type 2
Certified for technical and organisational security process.
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FSM
Approved by German Association for Voluntary Self-Regulation of Digital Media.
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AVPA
Member of the association maintaining high standards in age verification.
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ACCS
Approved by the internationally recognised standards of the ACCS.
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KJM
Solutions approved by the German regulator for the protection of minors on online media.