We may ask you to provide further proof of identification when you ask us for information.
Documents accepted for ID purposes
The applicant must be able to show:
- one document from Group 1
and
- one further document from Group 2
If you do not have one document from Group 1, please send three documents from Group 2.
Group 1
- Passport
- Biometric residence permit
- Current photo driving licence with counterpart
- Birth certificate – issued at time of birth
Group 2
- Current paper driving licence
- Birth certificate – issued after time of birth
- Marriage / civil partnership certificate
- Adoption certificate
- HM Forces ID card
- Firearms licence
- Mortgage Statement
- Credit card, bank or building society statement
- P40 or P45 statement
- Council tax statement
- Work permit or visa
- Utility bill
- Benefit statement