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How to prove DS's age?

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justcallmethefixer · 17/04/2015 19:30

DS(15) was stopped by revenue protection at the train station today querying his age. It was all resolved by a call by the officer to me to confirm his DOB but as result he missed his train. What can he carry to prove his age that isn't his passport?

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beachyhead · 17/04/2015 19:32

You can get a Child Photocard for free on most train lines. Other than that, a copy of his passport. I'm the same - I make ds carry his rail photocard, even when he isn't using his school rail ticket.

Creatureofthenight · 17/04/2015 19:34

He could get a Citizen Card

OneMagnumisneverenough · 17/04/2015 19:35

if you are in Scotland we have this:

www.youngscot.org/card?gclid=CJPB5Zb9_cQCFQbItAod2wcA5g

Not sure if there is a non-scottish alternative - it is valid as age verification under Scots law.

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justcallmethefixer · 17/04/2015 19:35

Thanks, I had not heard of a child photo card, I will enquire at the station.

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justcallmethefixer · 17/04/2015 19:37

I thought citizen cards were for over 18's only, so another option I could try thanks

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Goldmandra · 17/04/2015 19:39

DD1 applied for a moped license as soon as she was 16, not so she could ride a moped, just as ID.

NeedAScarfForMyGiraffe · 17/04/2015 22:53

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MrsBright · 18/04/2015 08:47

We had the same issue on the local Park & Ride. Under 16s travel free with an adult. DD is taller than me and looks older than 14. Fed up with squabbles with drivers, I take a photocopy of her birth certificate with us. It embarrasses the drivers that you have it, or that you can immediately trump their petty-minded 'I'm in charge here' attitude.

bebumba · 18/04/2015 09:06

If you are in Essex and over 11 you can pick up a form from any library for a Bite Card. These are free photo i.d cards which double as library cards. You renew them at various age intervals.

CalicoBlue · 18/04/2015 10:29

My son has a photo of his passport on his phone and he shows that when questioned.

OinkBalloon · 18/04/2015 10:58

My 5'5", broken-voiced, fluffy-tached and pimple-spattered 14yo ds was refused service when he tried to buy a packet of OTC analgesics, because he couldn't prove that he was over 12. Blush

Is there a card that he can carry that will prove his age? Most cards seem to prove 16+ or 18+. I'm not keen on him carrying around a photocopy of his passport.

Creatureofthenight · 18/04/2015 22:47

Any UK citizen of any age can apply for a Citizen card, Oink.

OinkBalloon · 19/04/2015 13:51

Imust have another look at their website, then. It looked like it was for 17+.

ragged · 19/04/2015 14:07

If he's on the trains then their child photo card is perfect. Just bring his passport to prove his age the first time.

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