# What is the digital ID scheme? The mandatory document for UK residents explained

> You’ll undoubtedly have heard that the UK will begin rolling out mandatory digital IDs for all UK citizens and legal residents.

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- **Published:** 2025-09-29
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #digital #mandatory #residents #document #explained #scheme #although #answered
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