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<p>Everyone in Northern Ireland who is eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support
Scheme (SEISS) will be able to claim their grant. People who have engaged with HM
Revenue & Customs (HMRC) online in the past using an existing Government Gateway
credential – for example, to file their Self-Assessment tax return – can reuse their
existing online Government Gateway credentials to claim the grant. Most people who
are eligible to claim have credentials already. Those dealing with HMRC online for
the first time will be required to verify their identity. HMRC worked quickly with
the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency to enable people to use a GB driving licence
to verify their identity for SEISS. It has not been possible to add non-UK passports
or non-GB driving licences to the Government Gateway authentication service to the
same timeline. HMRC are currently exploring whether it is possible to connect to Northern
Ireland Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) and Irish Passport Service data, as part
of their continuing improvement of the Government Gateway. People who do not have
a UK passport or GB driving licence can use the multiple-choice questions option to
verify their identity. This uses a financial checking service that does not require
a passport or driving licence. Anyone who is unable to verify their identity in this
way can also make their claim by telephone.</p><p> </p>
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