What does Pockit accept as proof of address?

Published on: 2024-10-25 13:36:06 +0100


Pockit accepts 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