Proof of identity and National Insurance for benefit claims
The following documents are acceptable as proof of identity:
- birth certificate
- full or provisional driving licence (photo card)
- passport (current and valid) or national identity card
- residence permit, alien's registration certificate, Immigration and National Directorate travel document
- standard acknowledgement letter (SAL 1 or 2) or Application Registration Card (ARC)
National Insurance
The following documents are acceptable:
- National Insurance number or card
- payslips
- official letters from the Department of Work and Pensions
You will only have to provide evidence of you and/or your partner's National Insurance number when you claim benefit for the first time.