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Life in the UK Test Help

Registering to book your test

  1. Who has to take the Life in the UK Test?
  2. What do I need to register for a Life in the UK test?
  3. What ID can I use to book my test?
  4. Can I register my wife/husband on my account?
  5. What does 'Uppercase' and 'Lowercase' mean?
  6. I live abroad and want to take my test when I visit. Can I do this?
  7. Can I book my test over the phone?
  8. I don't have proof of my postcode. What should I do?
  9. Is an EU Identity card acceptable ID with which to take a test?
  10. I don't know how to use a computer. What should I do?
  11. I don't have access to a computer. How should I book my test?
  12. I don't have a credit or debit card. How can I pay for my test?
  13. I don't have a credit or debit card. Can someone else pay for my test?
  14. Which credit cards can I use to book my test?
  15. What if I forget my password?
  16. The Home Office are allowing me to take a test with no ID - what should I do?

Booking and paying for your test

  1. The system didn't work when I tried to book.
  2. I want to use a different centre that's easier for me to get to.
  3. How do I change my details in my Life in the UK account?
  4. How can I book more than one test for myself?
  5. I have deleted my test confirmation email, where can I access my test details?
  6. I'm trying to book my test but it says I already have a test booked. What should I do?
  7. I have just registered but it won't let me log in. What should I do?
  8. I have just registered but I can't click on the link in my email to confirm. What should I do?
  9. I'm trying to pay for my test but it keeps taking me back a screen. What should I do?
  10. I have paid for my test but on 'My Test' it says I don't have any tests booked. What should I do?
  11. Will you send me directions to the Test Centre?
  12. I need to cancel my test. What should I do?

Before the day of the test

  1. What happens if I need to change my test date or time?
  2. How can I cancel my test booking?
  3. My name has changed between booking & taking the test.
  4. My address & postcode changed between me booking & taking the test.
  5. How can I change the ID I bring to my test?
  6. I didn't get any email asking me to confirm my email address. What should I do?
  7. I didn't get the email with my booking confirmation. What shall I do?
  8. I've lost all the information about my bookings

Special requirements

  1. I have a medical condition which means I might need more support on the day of my test, what can I do?

On the day of your test

  1. How early should I arrive for my test?
  2. Do I need to bring with me the same ID that I used to book my test?
  3. Do I need to bring my email confirmation to the centre on the day of my test?
  4. Are there facilities for childcare whilst I'm taking my test?
  5. Can I bring my family/ friends with me to the test centre?
  6. When can I take practice tests, and how can I organise this?
  7. Can I bring any study material with me to refer to during the test?
  8. What happens when I arrive at the centre?
  9. How long will I be at the test centre on the day of my test?
  10. How can I get directions to the centre?
  11. What happens if I am unable to take my test due to technical difficulties?
  12. Can I take my test in my married name if the ID I registered with has my maiden name on it?

After your test

  1. What happens if I pass my test?
  2. What happens I do not pass my test?
  3. The name on my certificate is wrong - what should I do?
  4. How long is my certificate valid for?
  5. You cancelled my test - what do I do?

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