Below is a list of documents that we will accept for proof of identification and proof of address. Please do not send original copies of passports or driving licence.
We accept copies of documents certified by solicitors, accountants or bank/building society staff. Certified copies must include full name, profession, business address and telephone number for the certifying party. The words "certified true copy" must be written or stamped on the documents, which should then be signed and dated by the certifying party.
If any of the above information is missing we are unable to accept the copied documents.
| Proof of Name |
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| Current signed passport (UK or foreign) |
| Current EU or UK (full/provisional) photocard driving licence or full UK Driving Licence (old style) |
| Residence permit issued by Home Office to EU National on sight of own Country passport |
| EU member state ID card |
| Armed Forces ID card |
| Inland Revenue PAYE Tax Notification letter, SA302, SA310, issued in the last 12 months |
| Original notification letter from a Benefits Agency confirming right to benefits issued in the last 12 months |
| Signed Employers photo ID card |
| Firearms Certificate |
| Proof of Address |
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| HM Customs & Revenue PAYE Tax Notification letter, SA302, SA310, issued in the last 12 months |
| Letter from Bank/Building Society confirming addresses and dates issued in the last 3 months |
| Letter from commanding officer or military unit confirming residency in service quarters issued in the last 3 months |
| Letter from college/university confirming in-house residency and dates issued in the last 3 months |
| Letter from employer confirming residency in hospital accommodation (Medical Doctors Only) issued in the last 3 months |
| Local Council rent card |
| Correspondence from Local Authority over tenancy/Local Authority Tenancy Agreement |
| Current EU or UK (full/provisional) photocard driving licence or full UK Driving Licence (old style) |
| Credit Union Statement issued in the last 3 months |
| Utility Bill showing current address (not a mobile phone bill) issued in the last 3 months |
| Bank/Building Society Statement showing current address issued in the last 3 months |
| Building Society Passbook showing current address |
| Credit Card Statement showing current address issued in the last 3 months |
| Mortgage Statement (most recent) from a recognised lender issued in the last 12 months |
| Original notification of right to benefits from Benefits Agency (not a photocopy) issued in the last 12 months |
| Current Post Office Re-Direction Letter |
| Council Tax Bill issued in the last 12 months |
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Letter from solicitors confirming house purchase issued in the last 3 months |
Barnsley Building Society and the Barnsley are trading names of Yorkshire Building Society. Principal office: Yorkshire House, Yorkshire Drive, Bradford BD5 8LJ.
Yorkshire Building Society is a member of the Building Societies Association and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and are entered in the FSA register and our FSA registration number is 106085.
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