Proving your identity
All new applications to register to vote, all postal vote and proxy applications are data matched with government records.
Where a match cannot be found, you will be sent a request for 'Evidence of identity'.
If you have been asked to provide evidence of identity, please respond as soon as possible. Failure to respond could result in your identity not being confirmed in time to allow you to vote at the next scheduled elections.
How to supply evidence of your identity
A copy of your evidence should be provided, not the original. You can submit your evidence:
- By email to [email protected]
- By post to the Electoral Services team, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX
- Or, in person at the Customer Service Centre, Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm
Documents you can provide are:
- One 'Primary identification document', or
- One 'trusted government document' and two 'financial/social history documents',
- or four 'financial/social history documents'
Primary identification documents
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport | Any current passport |
| Biometric residence permit | UK issued only |
| EEA ID Card | Must be valid |
| Photocard part of current driving licence | UK or Isle of Man or Channel Islands; full or provisional |
| Northern Ireland Electoral ID Card | |
Trusted Government documents
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Current photo driving licence | Any other than UK and Crown Dependencies |
| Birth certificate | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Marriage or civil partnership certificate | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Adoption certificate | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Firearms licence | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Police bail sheet | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
Table 3 - Financial and social history documents
| Document | Notes | Issue date and validity |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage statement | UK, Crown Dependencies or EEA | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Bank or building society statement | UK, Crown Dependencies or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK and Crown Dependencies | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Credit card statement | UK, Crown Dependencies or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Financial statement, for example pension or endowment | UK, Crown Dependencies or EEA | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Council Tax statement | UK and Crown Dependencies | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Utility bill (exept mobile phone bill) | UK and Crown Dependencies | Issued in the last 3 months |
| P45 or P60 statement | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Benefit statements, for example child benefit, pension | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Central or local government, government agency, or local government department giving entitlement (for example, from DWP, Job Centre Plus, HMRC) | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |