Proof of address / right to rent

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Hi guys.

So I’ve been served a section 21 and need to look for a new property, but stupidly my provisional has my old address not my current as I forgot to update it, I don’t drive so I never really used it and totally forgot - will this still be accepted to prove I have a right to rent ( British citizen etc) and for my proof of address I have a polling card sent to me with my current address, I have asked for an email from my employer confirming my address and details etc, and can get a bank statement printed showing my address - I do have a passport but it went out of date in 2016 and takes a very long time to get a new one.

I also have my current tenancy agreement but it was only written up as a 6 month tenancy and the 6 month agreement ended in FEB this year and turned into a rolling contract.

I’ve also applied for a citizen card which on their website says can be used for applying for jobs and accessing housing etc

Would you say all these documents would be enough proof for myself ?

Thanks for any help !!

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you can get a passport faster than that if you really need one. I’ve done it myself.

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Search online for landlord right to rent checks and you’ll find all the documentation that’s accepted.

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Get your provisional changed I know u say you dont drive however should you get asked for ID its always handy
On that note what ID are you using to vote as u will have to show photo ID can u use that as proof
This is the trouble ive found these days people amd SOME organisations still ask for proofs of address i.e utility bills but very few people i would imagine have a hard copy utility bill

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You can use any 2 of the following if you have them:

  • a current UK driving licence (full or provisional)
  • a full birth or adoption certificate from the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man or Ireland
  • a letter from your employer
  • a letter from a British passport holder in an ‘accepted profession’
  • a letter from a UK government department or local council
  • proof that you currently get benefits
  • a letter from a British school, college, or university that you currently go to
  • a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate
  • proof that you’ve served in the UK armed forces
  • a letter from a private rented sector access scheme or a voluntary organisation that’s helping you with housing
  • a letter confirming you’ve been released from prison within the past 6 months
  • a letter confirming you’re on probation from your offender manager
  • a letter from the UK police about the theft of your passport
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