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How to complete this form

Use this form only to upload any documents requested if you have already applied to join our housing register. You can use scans or good quality photos of your documents.

If someone else is uploading these documents for you, they must complete the declaration at the end of the application.

Required documents


For everyone included in your housing register application, we need 1 of the types of proof of identify document shown below, as well as copies of other personal information that is directly relevant to your application. Scans or photos of these can be uploaded below.
 

1. Proof of identity and personal information

  • adoption correspondence
  • birth certificate
  • court order
  • death certificate
  • divorce document
  • driving licence
  • identity cards (eg an EU identity card)
  • Home Office letter
  • legal notice
  • marriage certificate
  • National Insurance card
  • passport
  • pregnancy associated document
  • police report
  • solicitor’s letter
  • school letter
  • UK residence permit

Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


2. Income and employment

  • bank statement
  • benefits or Council Tax letter
  • Child Benefit Letter
  • DLA documents
  • employer letter
  • income and wages document
  • jobseeker document
  • payslip
  • pension related document
  • self employed earnings (NI number, tax returns, bank statements, Unique Tax Reference number proof, tax credits award letter)

Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


3. Property

  • accommodation licence
  • address history
  • notice seeking possession
  • notice to quit
  • probate or last will and testament documentation
  • proof of residence (landline telephone bills, credit card bills, etc)
  • rent guarantor letters
  • tenancy agreements
  • utility bill (electricity, gas or water)

 
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


4. Health information

  • medical document
  • doctor’s letter
  • doctor’s report

Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


5. New household members

If someone is joining or has joined your household - we need to know:
  • why
  • where they were previously living for 5 years prior to joining you, with dates for each address and what type of housing situation applied to this eg living with family, living with friends, as a tenant of a private landlord parents etc
  • any legal documentation that may apply to them joining you

Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


6. Housing from another council

If you have been placed into accommodation in the borough by another council we need documentary evidence regarding the basis for the placement.
 
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


7. Employment

If you or your spouse/partner are working for more than 16 hours per week we need a copy of your contract(s) of employment and 3 most recent payslips.

EU and EEA nationals must provide evidence that they have been in employment for at least the previous 12 months up to the date of this application.
 
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


8. Self employment

If you are self employed we need evidence of registration with HMRC and audited accounts or other information to substantiate the nature and extent of your self employment.

EU and EEA nationals must provide evidence that they have been in employment for at least the previous 12 months up to the date of this application.
 
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.


9. If you have no fixed address

If you do not have a fixed address we may be able to register an application on a no fixed abode basis. You must provide details of all addresses that you have stayed at and get letters from your host at each address to confirm details of any arrangements with them to stay in their home, covering the 5 years up to the date of this application.

Their letters must have their name and address, a contact telephone number and/or contact email address. We need to know what each property is, who else is/was staying at the address and what accommodation is available to you when you stay.
 
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
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