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The applicant must be able to show:

  • one document from Group 1, below
  • two further documents from either Group 1, or Group 2a, or 2b, below

At least one of the documents must show the applicant’s current address.

If it is not possible to provide these documents, other methods of verification are possible. Please contact us for more information.

Group 1: Primary identity documents

PassportAny current and valid passport
Biometric residence permitUK
Current driving licence photocard – (full or provisional)UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands.
Birth certificate – issued within 12 months of birthUK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands – including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces
Adoption certificateUK and Channel Islands

Group 2a: Trusted government documents

Current driving licence photocard – (full or provisional)All countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands)
Current driving licence (full or provisional) – paper version (if issued before 1998)UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands
Birth certificate – issued after time of birthUK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands
Marriage/civil partnership certificateUK and Channel Islands
Immigration document, visa, or work permitIssued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. Visa/permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based
HM Forces ID cardUK
Firearms licenceUK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands

All driving licences must be valid.

Group 2b: Financial and social history documents

DocumentsNotesIssue date and validity
Mortgage statementUKIssued in last 12 months
Bank or building society statementUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 3 months
Bank or building society statementCountries outside the UKIssued in last 3 months – branch must be in the country where the applicant lives and works
Bank or building society account opening confirmation letterUKIssued in last 3 months
Credit card statementUKIssued in last 3 months
Financial statement, for example pension or endowmentUKIssued in last 12 months
P45 or P60 statementUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 12 months
Council Tax statementUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 12 months
Letter of sponsorship from future employment providerNon-UK only – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of applicationMust still be valid
Utility billUK – not mobile telephone billIssued in last 3 months
Benefit statement, for example Child Benefit, pensionUKIssued in last 3 months
Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRCUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 3 months
EEA National ID card Must still be valid
Irish Passport CardCannot be used with an Irish passportMust still be valid
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logoUK, Isle of Man, and Channel IslandsMust still be valid
Letter from head teacher or college principalUK – for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education – only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be providedMust still be valid

If you prefer, you can get your documents verified by the post office rather than showing us. See https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/document-certification

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