Proof of Identity

We must see one of the following original or certified documents (for all signatories):

• Current signed passport (with a valid UK visa if applicable)
• Current full UK photocard driving licence (including provisional)
• Current full UK driving licence (Old paper style)
• Northern Ireland Electoral ID card
• EEA / EU Member state ID photo card (not UK)
• Biometric Resident Permit
• National ID card (for non-EEA foreign nationals)
• Home Office Application Registration Card

If you do not present a document bearing a photograph of yourself, we will require a passport size photograph of you.

We must also see one of the following original documents (for all signatories) issued, if applicable, within the last three months showing the name and current address:  

• Current full UK photocard driving licence (including provisional)
• Current full UK driving licence (Old paper style)
• Utility bill (mobile telephone bills are not acceptable)
• Bank, building society or credit card statement (excluding e-bills)
• Council tax bill/mortgage statement
• Benefits/pension book showing current address
• Benefits entitlement letter
• HMRC Tax Notification

• Where you need to provide two separate documents, the same one can't be used twice, even if it appears on both lists above.
• All documents must be the most recent ones. We don't accept expired documents.
• Documents used used for proof of address should show your full name and current address.
• We may ask you to provide additional documentation if required to support your application.