GOV.UK Forms

Build accessible online forms for GOV.UK easily with no coding skills required - currently in development with early access available

GOV.UK Forms is a new platform that makes it easy to create accessible online forms for GOV.UK. Currently in development, this service will enable government organisations to build and publish forms without needing coding skills or technical knowledge.

As part of the GOV.UK Digital Service Platform, GOV.UK Forms will provide a simple way to create forms that are fully accessible, secure, and consistent with GOV.UK design standards from day one.

What GOV.UK Forms offers

No-code form building

Create professional government forms using a simple drag-and-drop interface. No technical skills required - anyone can build forms that meet government standards.

Built-in accessibility

All forms automatically meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. Screen reader compatible, keyboard navigable, and designed for users with disabilities.

GOV.UK design consistency

Forms automatically use the GOV.UK Design System, ensuring consistent branding and user experience across all government services.

Secure data handling

Government-grade security built in from the start. All form submissions are encrypted and handled according to government data protection standards.

Instant publishing

Publish forms directly to GOV.UK domains with automatic SSL certificates and hosting. No need for separate infrastructure or technical setup.

Mobile-optimized

All forms work perfectly on mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers. Responsive design ensures forms are usable on any screen size.

Current development status

GOV.UK Forms is currently in active development with early access available for select government partners:

Early access program

Government organisations can request early access to help shape the development of the platform. Feedback from early users directly influences feature development.

Partnership with Insolvency Service

The first live form was built in partnership with the Insolvency Service, demonstrating the platform’s capabilities for real government services.

Continuous improvement

The platform is being developed iteratively based on user research and feedback from government organisations using the service.

Future roadmap

Additional features and capabilities are being developed based on identified needs across government departments and agencies.

Benefits for government organisations

Simplified form creation

Replace complex procurement processes and technical development with a simple online form builder that any team member can use.

Reduced development time

Create and publish forms in hours rather than weeks or months. No waiting for developer resources or technical specialists.

Cost-effective solution

No licensing fees, hosting costs, or maintenance requirements. As a government service, there’s no procurement process needed.

Consistent user experience

All forms automatically follow GOV.UK design patterns, providing citizens with familiar and intuitive experiences.

Automatic updates

Forms benefit from ongoing improvements to the platform without any action required from your team.

Integration ready

Designed to work with other GOV.UK services including GOV.UK Pay, Notify, and One Login for complete service delivery.

Suitable for many government needs

Public consultations

Collect responses to policy consultations and public engagement exercises with professional, accessible forms.

Service applications

Enable citizens to apply for licenses, permits, benefits, and other government services online.

Data collection

Gather information from businesses, organisations, or individuals for regulatory or statistical purposes.

Feedback and surveys

Collect user feedback about government services and measure satisfaction with service delivery.

Registration processes

Allow registration for events, services, or programs with secure data collection and processing.

Reporting systems

Enable citizens to report issues, concerns, or incidents to appropriate government departments.

Technical approach

Government cloud hosting

Forms are hosted on government-approved cloud infrastructure with automatic scaling and reliability.

API integration

Built with integration in mind, allowing form data to connect with existing government systems and databases.

Data standards

Follows government data standards and can integrate with the Government Service Bus and other shared infrastructure.

Security by design

Government-grade security controls built into every aspect of the platform, from data collection to processing and storage.

Analytics and reporting

Built-in analytics help understand form usage and identify opportunities for improvement.

Workflow automation

Connect forms to automated workflows using GOV.UK Notify for confirmations and other government services.

Getting involved

Request early access

Government organisations can request early access to start building forms and provide feedback on the platform development.

Join user research

Participate in user research sessions to help shape the features and capabilities of the platform.

Stay informed

Subscribe to updates about the development progress and upcoming features of GOV.UK Forms.

Provide feedback

Share your organisation’s form-building needs to help prioritize feature development and ensure the platform meets real government requirements.

Built by the Government Digital Service (GDS) as part of the GOV.UK Digital Service Platform, GOV.UK Forms represents the future of government form creation - simple, accessible, and designed specifically for the needs of UK public sector organisations.

Once fully launched, GOV.UK Forms will provide a comprehensive solution for all government form-building needs, eliminating the complexity and cost barriers that currently prevent many organisations from providing excellent digital services to citizens.