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.
Frequently asked questions
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.