• I've been asked to provide proof of identity and address, what does this mean?

Modified on Thu, 26 Sep at 4:27 PM

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Many criminal record checks require a proof of identity and a proof of address document from the candidate.

If you are undergoing a criminal record check, we may request that you provide us with these documents.

The proof of identity document must show your current full name and date of birth. This is used to confirm your personal details, and can be any of the following documents:

Passport
Official travel document
Driving licence (old style paper licence or photo card)
Birth Certificate
Visa
National Identity Card (EU only)
Armed Forces Card
Adoption Certificate
PASS Card
Employee ID Card
National Student Union ID / University ID
UK Government Department Pass / Card
Firearms Licence (UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man only)

Your proof of address document must include your full current name and address, and must also be dated within the last 3 months. This document can be any of the following:

Utility bill
Driving licence (old style paper licence or photo card)
Bank or building society statement
Council Tax bill
Phone bill
P60/P45
Credit Card statement
Benefit statement
Store card statement
Insurance Certificate
Payslip (we can only accept a payslip that includes your name, address and pay date together on the same page)
Financial letter (i.e., Pension, Endowment, ISA)
Tenancy Agreements
MOT Tax Reminder
Vehicle Registration Document / V5C

You will need to provide two different documents—one from each list. We cannot proceed with the same document for both the proof of identity and proof of address. Both documents must contain the correct, up-to-date information.

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