Lincshomefinder

Documents / Evidence Checklist

For all applicants, joint applicants and household members 18+ whom are to be housed with you, we will require:  

• ID Proof, 

• Address Proof and  

• Income Proof 

• Evidence you meet the residency qualification criteria 

 

For all children within the household to be housed with you, we will require: 

• ID Proof and Confirmation of child benefit

 

For all household members over 16 we will require national insurance numbers. 

 

All evidence needs to be dated within the last 3 months excluding photo ID, all applicants will need to provide a current or last tenancy reference and may be required to provide tenancy references for up to 5 years.  

 

Current COLC tenants will not need to provide proof of current address, other supporting docs will still be required. 

  

ID Proof (1 item of photo ID or 2 items of non-photo ID).  

• Passport / ID Card 

• UK Driving Licence 

• Bus Pass
• Blue Badge

• HM Forces Identity Card 

• Birth Certificate 

• Marriage/Divorce Certificate 

• Current DWP benefit confirmation letter   

• Current Inland Revenue Tax notification 

 

Please note: If no photo ID is available at point of submitting your application, you will be allowed to join the register with 2 non-photo ID, however you will be required to provide photo ID before and offer of accommodation is made to you.

 

Address Proof (1 item relating to your current address). 

• Utility Bill 

• Current DWP Benefit Confirmation Letter   

• Council Tax Bill, current year 

• Local Authority / Housing Association / Private Tenancy Agreement 

• UK Driving Licence, with current address detailed 

• Bank / Building Society / Mortgage Statement / Credit Union Statement or Passbook  

• Pay Slip 

• Medical/GP Letter 

 

Income Proof (Evidence of all income is required). 

• Bank Statements – last 3 months (for all adult household members and for all bank accounts held)
• Pay Slips – last 3 months 

• Contract of Employment 

• Child Benefit 

• Child/Working Tax Credits 

• DWP Benefit Confirmation Letter 

• Pension / Pension Credit 

• P60 

 

Additional Information which may be requested 

• Immigration Status / Share Code *
• Armed Forces discharge paperwork or current ID

• Proof of pregnancy (with estimated due date) 

• Name change deed (name changed by Deed Poll) 

• Child access arrangements – Court Document or Letter from main carer/guardian 

• Medical Form 

• Any supporting medical information 

• Supporting Information regarding any needs for adaptations or need for an extra bedroom 
• Details of any professionals who may be working with you e.g. GP, Mental health professional, Probation Officer, Support workers, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker
• Details of any advocacy arrangements or anyone who may have lasting power of attorney or acting on your behalf

• Any supporting information or risks assessments from agencies e.g. Probation Service, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Teams, Mental Health Services, Social Services. 

• Confirmation of residency qualification e.g. letter from relative, proof of employment 

• Mortgage Statement 

• Notice to leave accommodation 

• Checks via a credit reference agency 

 

 

*Please note the share code we require is for your Immigration Status, not the right to work or right to rent share code.