For a benefit application in Rotherham, you need to upload proof of your identity, National Insurance number, income, savings, rent, and any other relevant household details. The exact papers depend on your circumstances, but the main ones are listed below.
| What you may need to upload | Examples accepted by Rotherham |
|---|---|
| Proof of identity | Birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport, medical card, driving licence, UK residence permit, EEA identity card, recently paid gas or electricity bill |
| National Insurance number | National Insurance card, payslips, or letters from the Department for Work and Pensions or the tax office |
| Earnings | Last 5 weekly payslips, last 3 fortnightly payslips, or last 2 four-weekly/monthly payslips; if you’ve just started work, your contract of employment |
| Self-employed earnings | Last 12 months’ accounts, a summary of trading accounts if you’ve traded for six months or less, or a completed self-employment certificate |
| Savings and investments | Bank statements or building society statements/book showing at least the last two months, plus proof of any other savings/investments |
| Other income | Proof of other income such as pensions or state benefits, showing amount, deductions, and how often it’s received |
| Rent | Tenancy agreement, rent book, or a letter from your landlord confirming name, rent amount, due dates, and any service charges |
| Childcare costs | Evidence of payments, hours, child looked after, and childcare provider details; or a childcare costs certificate |
| Child maintenance | Letter from the Child Support Agency, bank statements, or a signed statement from the payer |
| Children in the household | Proof of Child Benefit entitlement, and sometimes a birth certificate |
| Student status | A letter of enrolment, learning agreement, student certificate, or a student status form completed by the school/college/university |
You can upload electronic copies online, and Rotherham says you have up to one month from your application to send everything in. If you want, you can upload the evidence as PDF, Word, JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP files.