---
title: uniqueId
framework: addressbook
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: addressbook/abrecord/uniqueid
---

# uniqueId

Returns the unique ID for a record.

## Declaration

```swift
var uniqueId: String! { get }
```

## Return Value

Return Value The unique ID.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is equivalent to invoking value(forProperty:), passing kABUIDProperty as the argument.

## See Also

### Getting Identifying Information

- [displayName](addressbook/abrecord/displayname.md)