Proving identity is a requirement in opening a bank account, at the Probate Registry and in dealing with selling houses or collecting in assets of the Estate. Here is a list (which is not exhaustive) of the usual forms
Personal Identification, either
Current signed passport or
Current UK driving licence or
Inland Revenue tax notification or
UK armed forces ID card or police warrant card or
Construction industry photo-tax exemption certificate (CIS4/5/6) or
Shotgun certificate or
Benefits book
Evidence of Address, either
Public utility bill (in last 3 months) or
Local authority bill or
Bank or building society statement or credit card statement or
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