Disclosure and Barring Service Identity Documents Guidance UK Nationals
ID verification must be undertaken face to face and all documents presented must be originals.
Documents should be presented for verification at one of our Customer Contact Centres:
Aberystwyth
Llyfrgell Ceredigion Library,
Canolfan Alun R. Edwards,
Queen’s Square,
Aberystwyth
SY23 2EB
Tel: 01970 633717
Open: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 16:00
Lampeter
Council Offices
Market Street
Lampeter
SA48 7DS
Tel: 01545 572637
Open: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 16:30
Aberaeron
County Hall
Market Street
Aberaeron
SA46 OAT
Tel: 01545 572290
Open: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 16:00
Cardigan
Council Offices
Morgan Street
Cardigan
SA43 1DG
Tel: 01545 574285
Open: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 16:00
If you have any difficulty accessing our Customer Contact Centres please get in touch with us on 01970 633949 or email: humanresources@ceredigion.gov.uk
Read this document carefully. If you present an incorrect document, you may have to make more than one trip to the Customer Contact Centre.
Please produce at least THREE identity documents which will confirm your NAME (and any change of name), DATE OF BIRTH and CURRENT ADDRESS. The documents needed are:
- ONE document must be from Group 1
- AND TWO further documents from either Group 1, 2a or 2b
- The document to confirm your current address needs to have been POSTED to that address within the last 3 months
- All documents must be in date and valid.
If you are having any difficulty providing these documents, please get in touch with us on 01970 633949 or email: humanresources@ceredigion.gov.uk and we will be happy to provide further advice on what documents we need.
Group 1: Primary identity documents
Document | Notes |
Passport | Any current and valid passport |
Biometric residence permit | UK |
Current driving licence photocard – (full or provisional) **Please note your Driving Licence MUST have your current name and address** |
UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA |
Birth certificate – issued within 12 months of birth | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands – including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces |
Adoption certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
Group 2a: Trusted government documents
Document | Notes |
Current driving licence photocard (full or provisional). Current driving licence (full or provisional) – paper version (if issued before 1998)**Please note your Driving Licence MUST have your current name and address** |
All countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands) UK, Isle Of Man, and Channel Islands |
Birth certificate – issued after time of birth | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands |
Marriage/civil partnership certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
Immigration document, visa, or work permit | Issued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. Visa/permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based |
HM Forces ID card | UK |
Firearms licence | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands |
Group 2b: Financial and social history documents
Document | Notes | Issue date and validity |
Mortgage statement | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
Bank or building society statement Bank or Building Society statement (for applicants living and working outside the UK) |
UK and Channel Islands Countries outside the UK |
Issued in last 3 months Issued in last 3 months – branch must be in the country where applicant lives and works |
Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
Credit card statement | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
Financial statement, e.g. pension or endowment | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
P45 or P60 statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
Council Tax statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider | Non-UK only – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application | Must still be valid |
Utility bill | UK – not mobile telephone bill | Issued in last 3 months |
Benefit statement, e.g. Child Benefit, Pension | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months |
EEA National ID card | Must still be valid | |
Irish Passport Card | Cannot be used with an Irish passport | Must still be valid |
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands | Must still be valid |
Letter from head teacher or college principal | UK – for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education – only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided | Must still be valid |