ID-DOCUMENT-REQUEST

ID Requirements

Proof of identity

  • Passport must be in date and signed.
  • Full or provisional UK photocard driving licence must be in date.
  • UK paper driving licence must be in date.
  • National ID Card/Citizen Photocard/Share code with valid right to remain such Biometric Residence Permit, settled or pre-settled status or a valid Visa.
  • Voter Authority Certificate must be in date.
  • HM Armed Forces Veteran Card / Military ID Card must be in date.
  • Blue Disabled Drivers Pass must be in date and include a photo of the applicant.
  • Firearms certificate or shotgun licence must be in date and include a photo of the applicant.

Proof of address (must match the application)

  • Full or provisional UK photocard driving licence must be in date.
  • UK paper driving licence must be in date.
  • Bank, building society, credit card or credit union or mortgage statement. Must be most recent and less than 3 months old.
  • Utility bills (not mobile phone or TV licence). Must be most recent and less than 3 months old.
  • Annual council tax bill. Must be the most recent and from the current tax year.
  • A signed tenancy agreement. Must be signed and in date.
  • HMRC/DWP correspondence including name and address. Must be less than 12 months old.
  • NHS correspondence including name and address. Must be less than 12 months old.

Note: The same document cannot be used to prove an applicant’s identity and their address. Applicants can also not use two documents from the same source.