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Proof of Identity Checklist for Individuals

To prove identity in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations, an original document from each column below must be presented in person by the owner themselves at one of our offices or alternatively copies sent in advance of a virtual meeting during which the originals can be seen. If one document is being used for proof of name, then it cannot also be used for proof of address. All documents must be in date and not expired.

Our preferred documents are highlighted in bold in priority order and should be used if available*.

Proof of name:

  • Current signed passport
  • National identity card bearing a photograph of the applicant (which can also be used as evidence of address if it carries this)
  • Current photocard driving licence (which can also be used as evidence of address if it carries this)
  • Full old-style driving licence
  • Photographic registration cards for self-employed individuals in the construction industry – CIS4
  • Benefit book or original notification letter from Benefits Agency
  • Firearms or shotgun certificate

Proof of address:

  • Current driving licence (but only if not used for the name evidence and provided it shows your residential address)
  • Local authority council tax bill for the current council tax year
  • Utility bill (gas, electric, satellite televisions, landline phone bill) issued within the last three months * *We do not accept mobile phone bills*
  • Bank, Building Society or Credit Union Statement or passbook dated within the last three months *We do not generally accept credit card statements*
  • Original mortgage statement from a recognised lender issued for the last full year
  • Solicitors letter within the last three months confirming recent house purchase or land registry confirmation of address
  • Council or housing association rent card or tenancy agreement for the current year
  • Benefit book or original notification letter from Benefits Agency
  • HMRC self-assessment letters or tax demand dated within the current financial year
  • Electoral Register entry
    or
    NHS Medical card or letter of confirmation from GP’s practice of registration with the surgery

*We understand that not everybody has the listed documents above and if these are not available, then alternative documents must be provided as agreed with us.