What does Pockit accept as a proof of address?

Created by Michael Hayden, Modified on Fri, 22 Sep 2023 at 12:29 PM by Andrew Ross

We accept the following documents as a way to confirm your residential address:

Valid full driving licence (UK, EU, EEA countries plus Switzerland)	We cannot accept a provisional driving license Please note that if you provided this to confirm your identity than your driving licence cannot be used as a proof of address
DWP/Benefit Award Letter	Evidence of entitlement to a state or local authority-funded benefit (including housing benefit and council tax benefit), tax credit, pension, educational or other grants It must be dated within the last 12 months and confirm your entitlement to the current or future benefits
Bank, Building Society, Credit Card or Mortgage Statement	It must be dated within the last 3 months. It must be issued by a regulated financial sector firm in the UK, EU or an equivalent jurisdiction Please note that we cannot accept a statement if it was printed off the internet
Council Tax Bill	It must be related to Council Tax payable at your current address that we have on the file and for the current financial year
Utility Bill or Statement	It must be dated within the last 3 months, showing usage at your current address that we have on the file Please note that we cannot accept TV licences or mobile phone bills
Court Appointment	An instrument of a court appointment such as liquidator or other grants of probate. It must be dated within the last 3 months, on headed paper
Rent or Tenancy agreement ?	It must be dated within the last 3 months
Household property or contents insurance policy documents ?	It must be dated within the last 3 months
Confirmation letter from University for occupation of halls of residence ?	It must be dated within the last 3 months
Solicitor’s completion of sale advice ?	It must be dated within the last 3 months