🔐 HM Prison and Probation Service

🛡️ Get verified - here’s what you need to send us

Just upload one of the following, making sure the name matches your Blue Light Card account:

🪪 Work ID card
Must show your name and your HM Prison or Probation Service affiliation, or one of the eligible job roles listed below

📄 Payslip from the last 3 months
Should show your name and your HM Prison or Probation Service affiliation, or one of the eligible job roles listed below

We only need to see documentation that proves your current employment to check that you are eligible.  Sign Up Here!

💡 Top tip: You’re also eligible if your document shows any of these 👇

• HM Prison and Probation Service (HMP)

• Prison Service

• National Probation Service

• Scottish Prison Service

• Warrant Officer (WO)

• Detainee/Detention Custody Officer (DCO)

• Prison Custody Officer (PCO)

• Escorting Services

🚫 We can’t approve your application if:

• The name on your ID or payslip doesn’t match your account

• Your payslip is more than 3 months old

• We can’t confirm your prison or probation service affiliation from the document

🏛️ Retired HM Prison & Probation Service Staff

You're eligible for a Blue Light Card! To apply, simply upload the following:

📄 A pension document from any provider
📝 Proof of at least 4 years’ relevant employment

Don't have these? You can also provide:

1. Two documents dated at least 4 years apart (e.g. P60s or payslips)

2. An employment or leaver letter showing your start and end dates

3. A professional registration record showing your work history or cease date

💡 Not sure if what you have is quite right? That’s okay. These are just examples we’re happy to look at anything that helps show how long you’ve been in service 🙂

⚠️ Had your ID declined? 

Don't worry, most issues are quick to fix! Take a look at our article on what to do if your ID has been declined for guidance on next steps