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Which proof of address documents can I choose to accept?

Vouchsafe accepts a wide range of letters and other documents to support address verification.

Written by Jaye Hackett

To accept proof of address documents, enable “Accept a supporting document” in the address verification block in the flow builder.

Utility bills

Type

Extent

Comments/examples

Home utility bills

Worldwide

Bills showing the user's current address:

  • council tax

  • electricity

  • water

  • gas

  • home broadband or landline

Mobile phone statement

Worldwide

Banking, credit & insurance

Type

Extent

Comments/examples

Bank statements

Worldwide

Statements showing the account holder's details and recent transactions:

  • everyday transaction account

  • savings account

  • mortgage account

  • credit card

Insurance policy agreements

Worldwide

Employment and government

Type

Extent

Comments/examples

Pay As You Earn (PAYE) statements

UK

P45, P60, or P11B

Payslips

Worldwide

Annual pension statements

Worldwide

Benefit statements or letters

UK

Universal credit, PIP award or Child benefit awards

Health and legal notices

Type

Extent

Comments/examples

NHS letter

UK

Hospital or GP appointment or referral letters

HM Prison and Probation letter

UK

Supported languages

Right now, Vouchsafe officially supports English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French and German.

Other languages using Latin characters often still work, because names and addresses can still be recognisable no matter the language.

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