In the UK, various official documents are issued by different authorities for different purposes. Below are some of the key UK-issued documents and their purposes:

1. Passport

• Issued by: Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO).
• Purpose: Serves as proof of identity and nationality, enabling international travel.

2. National Insurance Number (NIN)

• Issued by: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
• Purpose: Used for tax, social security, and pension purposes. It’s a unique number given to individuals working in the UK.

3. Driving License

• Issued by: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
• Purpose: Allows the holder to drive vehicles on UK roads. It also serves as a form of identification.

4. Birth Certificate

• Issued by: General Register Office (GRO) or local register offices.
• Purpose: Official record of a person’s birth, needed for legal purposes, including applying for a passport.

5. Marriage Certificate

• Issued by: Local Register Offices.
• Purpose: A legal document confirming the marriage of two people. It’s required for various legal processes, such as name changes or applying for spousal visas.

6. Driving License

• Issued by: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
• Purpose: Proof of the right to drive and an ID card for UK residents.

7. Visa

• Issued by: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
• Purpose: Allows foreign nationals to enter, stay, or work in the UK for a set period.

8. Provisional Driving License

• Issued by: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
• Purpose: Issued to learners who have passed the theory test and are allowed to practice driving before taking the practical driving test.

9. Citizen’s Card

• Issued by: Various companies (such as CitizenCard Ltd).
• Purpose: An official proof of age card, often used to verify age for purchasing alcohol or entering venues with age restrictions.

10. Bank Cards & Statements

• Issued by: UK Banks and Financial Institutions.
• Purpose: Used for banking transactions, withdrawal of money, and as a proof of address (sometimes).

11. Council Tax Bill

• Issued by: Local Council.
• Purpose: A document indicating the amount of council tax owed by the resident in a particular area.

12. Medical Records/GP Registration

• Issued by: NHS (National Health Service).
• Purpose: Provides a record of an individual’s health history and their GP registration for medical care.

13. Electoral Register (Voter Registration)

• Issued by: Local Electoral Registration Office.
• Purpose: Confirms that you are registered to vote in UK elections.

14. Residence Permit

• Issued by: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
• Purpose: Confirms the right to live in the UK for non-citizens, including long-term residency or work permits.

15. Divorce Certificate

• Issued by: Family Courts.
• Purpose: Legal proof of the dissolution of a marriage.

16. Student Loan Agreement

• Issued by: Student Loans Company (SLC).
• Purpose: Agreement for students to repay loans taken out for higher education.

These documents serve various functions, from proving identity to securing services, rights, and access to resources in the UK.