Vale of Glamorgan Council
Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
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Homes4u Acceptable forms of Identification

When applying for Homes4u you must provide proof of Identity (Name). 

 

These documents will be required for the main applicant and any joint applicant (if applicable).

 

What can you use to prove your identity?

In most cases one of the following will be sufficient (You will only need to provide copies and not original documents):

  • Current Passport from the United Kingdom

  • A Current photo driving licence

     

 

If you cannot provide one of the items above, you will need to provide two documents.  One document from each list.

Proof of identity

  • Current EU/EEA passport, photo driving licence or identity card.

  • All other current signed passports, with a valid UK Visa where applicable.

  • Original birth certificate (UK birth certificate issued within 12 months of the date of birth in full form including those issued by UK authorities overseas such as Embassies High Commissions and HM Forces)

  • Photographic registration cards for self-employed individuals in the construction industry CIS4

  • HMRC Tax Notification

  • Biometric Residence Permit

  • Blue disabled drivers pass

  • Benefits entitlement letter

  • UK Armed Forces ID Card

  • Home Office Immigration Status Document accompanied by proof of right to reside

Proof of address

  • Current EU/EEA passport, photo driving licence

  • Benefits entitlement letter

  • HMRC Tax Notification

  • Local authority tax bill for the current year

  • Utility bill (such as gas, electric or landline phone bill) dated within the last six months. Not mobile phone bills

  • Bank, building society or UK credit union statement

  • UK, EU/EEA mortgage statement

  • Current UK provisional driver’s licence

  • UK credit card statement

  • Tenancy agreement issued by a solicitor, housing association, local council or reputable letting agency

 

 

Important note regarding acceptable documents:

  • Only provide copies and not original documents.
  • Where you need to provide two separate documents, the same one can’t be used twice, even if it appears on both lists. The documents must be from different companies.
  • All documents must be the most recent ones. We don’t accept expired documents.
  • Documents used for proof of address should show your full name and current address.
  • We accept statements printed from Internet Banking.
  • We reserve the right to obtain additional identification and address verification documents if required.