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Documents/Evidence Required 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

 

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
  • HM Forces Identity Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Marriage/divorce certificate
  • Current DWP benefit confirmation letter 
  • Current Inland Revenue Tax notification

 

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 pass book
  • Pay Slip
  • Medical/GP Letter

 

Income Proof (Evidence of all income is required).

 

  • Pay slips – last 3 months
  • Bank Statements – 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
  • 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
  • Any supporting information or risks assessments from agencies e.g. Probation Service, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Teams, Mental Health Services, Social Services.
  • Confirmation of local connection e.g. letter from relative, proof of employment
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Notice to leave accommodation
  • Checks via a credit reference agency
  • This information can also be found under Using this service > Information for Lincoln Customers