Required Evidence

We will need to see the original documents.

Examples of the evidence needed to support a claim for benefit are shown below:

Proof of Identity and Proof of National Insurance Number

We require a minimum of two pieces of evidence from you (and your partner if you have one), to prove your identity and National Insurance Number. Examples include:

original birth certificate
driving licence
wage slips from current employer
passport
credit card
divorce or annulment papers
benefit entitlement letter
gas, electric or water rates bill
life assurance policy
letter from a solicitor, doctor, social worker, probation officer or the Inland Revenue
NHS medical card
marriage certificate
bank statement (should be dated within last 4 weeks)
HM forces certificate of employment
EC or EBA national identity card
Home Office acknowledgement letter

If we require any evidence to support your claim we will contact you.

Last Updated: 19 July 2021

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