Proof of Identity
You must submit one of the following documents. All documents must:
Be current (issued within the last 3 months)
Be a certified copy (originals are not accepted)
Valid Identity Documents:
Full valid passport
UK photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
Full UK paper driving licence
National Identity Card (for EEA or Swiss nationals only)
Travel documents issued by the UK Home Office
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax notification
Benefits letter (from DWP, Jobcentre Plus, Child Benefit Office, or Veterans Agency) – must be less than 4 months old
Current Northern Ireland voter’s card
Proof of Address
You must provide one of the following documents. All documents must:
Be recent (typically less than 3–4 months old, unless specified otherwise)
Be a certified copy (originals are not accepted)
Accepted Address Documents:
Council Tax bill (current year, including reminders or demand letters – less than 4 months old)
Utility bill (gas, electricity, or oil)
Water bill (current billing period, including reminders)
Landline telephone bill (less than 4 months old; mobile phone bills not accepted)
TV licence bill
Current full UK photocard driving licence (if not used for identity verification)
UK bank, building society, or credit union statement (must show name, address, and recent transactions)
UK credit card or commercial card statement
Mortgage statement (from a recognised lender; less than 12 months old for certain accounts)
HMRC tax notification
Benefits letter (from DWP, Jobcentre Plus, Child Benefit Office, or Veterans Agency) – less than 4 months old
Key Considerations:
Mobile phone bills are not accepted as proof of address.
Verify the date requirements for each document before submission.
Ensure your name and address match exactly across all documents.
For official purposes, always provide certified copies—original documents should not be submitted.