Documents you'll need
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Some people may need to provide evidence to support their claim. If you need to, you will be notified of what you need to provide and how you need to provide it. Below are examples of documents we may ask you for.
Identity
Please provide documents for all members of the household:
| Type | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Identity | Either a current passport or driving licence |
| National Insurance Number |
Your National Insurance card, a recent payslip or a letter from the Job Centre or Tax Credits showing your number |
Income
Please provide documents for all adults in the household:
| Type | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Wage slips | Your last two-monthly, five-weekly or three fortnightly payslips |
| Self-employed |
Complete and return our self-employed form, or provide your last audited accounts. We cannot accept a tax return to the HMRC. |
| Proof of employment |
Your employment contract |
| Tax credits and state pension or benefits | You can just tell us that there has been a change. We will check with Department for Work and Pensions or the HMRC what your current entitlement is. |
Capital
Please provide documents for the person claiming and their partner:
| Type | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Bank account | Your last two months' bank statements |
| Building society |
An updated building society book |
| Shares |
Your share certificate |
| Property |
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Rent
Please provide documents for the person claiming
| Type | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Rent | Your most recent tenancy agreement. This must be signed by both the tenant and landlord and show the landlord's address. |
