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Guide to Acceptable Documents for Proof of Address, Funds, Income and Employment
Guide to Acceptable Documents for Proof of Address, Funds, Income and Employment

If you need to provide additional evidence for your identity check, here are the acceptable documents you can use for proof of address:

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Written by Antonella Sarubbi
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If you need to provide additional evidence for your identity check, here are the acceptable documents you can use

For proof of address:

  • Utility bill (e.g. gas, water, electricity)

  • Council tax bill

  • Bank or credit card statement

  • Firearm shotgun

  • Council rent book

For those who are selling a property they don't live in, you can submit any of the documents above plus the following:

  • Original mortgage statements from a recognised lender for the last full year

  • HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) self-assessment letters or tax demands dated within the current financial year

  • An insurance policy schedule for the property

  • A copy of the agreement for the purchase of the property

  • A lettings agent agreement on headed paper

  • A local authority building regulations sign off for works undertaken to the property addressed to the individual

  • Management company service charge demands for the property addressed to the individual

  • Confirmation of tenancy deposit scheme registration

For proof of funds:

  • Property Sale: Memorandum of sale

  • Gift: The donor will complete a check to verify where the gift money originated from

  • Inheritance: Will statement

  • Other: Bank statements

  • ISA: ISA statement

  • Premium bonds: Premium Bonds statements

  • Remortgage: Mortgage offer letter

  • Business funds: Business funds statement

  • Mortgage: Mortgage offer letter

  • Sale of asset: Bill of sale or memorandum of sale

  • Co-buyer funds: The co-buyer will complete a check to verify where their funds originated from

For proof of income and employment, you can submit any of the following:

  • 3 months' payslips

  • Signed employment contract

  • SA302 (if self-employed)

  • Letter of employment

These documents should display the following information:

  • Full name

  • Gross income

  • Start date

  • Type of employment

  • Full name of employer

  • Signature of employee and employer

  • Date of signature

If you're still unable to continue after providing these documents, contact customer support for further assistance.

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