Today, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the roll out of new technologyToday, the DWP has announced an update to the online application process, which it says makes the task easier.
The new identity verification system will let people confirm their details digitally via existing government accounts.
Since April this year, more than 600,000 new claimants have used the new Confirm Your Identity service to help them to make their Universal Credit application.
The DWP says the new system speeds up identity verification by using the Government Gateway with either an existing account, or by creating a new one.
The Government Gateway is already used to access a range of other services, including managing tax credits or making Self-Assessment tax returns.
As such, many people will already have an account.
Claimants are required to enter their details and the system "will do the rest".
The DWP says people find out "almost instantly" if their identity has been confirmed, ahead of moving onto the next stage of the application process.
The Gov.UK Verify system can also be used to prove one's identity.