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# Document Requirements for Accessing Your Pension Pot


# Document Requirements for Accessing Your Pension Pot

When you request to access your pension pot, you’ll need to provide valid identification and proof of address. Below is a guide to the documents we accept—and those we cannot accept—to help make your claim process as smooth as possible.
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## 1. Identification Documents

**Accepted (photographic ID):**
- Driving licence (EU, international, or UK full/provisional)  
- ID card (EU national, MoD, or Home Office residence permit)  
- Passport (current UK or international)  

### Not Accepted
- Blue Badge parking permit  
- Local Elector Card  
- HM Funded Travel Card  
- ID Card (PASS)  
- Passport (expired)  
- Student cards (NUS or international)
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## 2. Bank Statement

You must provide a **personal bank statement** for the account you want your pension pot paid into. The statement must:

- Clearly show your **full name**, **address**, and **account number**  
- Be **dated within the last 3 months**  

### Not Accepted
- Any bank letters other than a statement
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## 3. Proof of Address

You need one document from the **accepted** list below, showing your current residential address. Documents must be dated within the last 3 months (unless otherwise stated).

### Accepted
- **Bills & Statements:**  
  - Car tax bill  
  - Council tax bill (current tax year)  
  - Home phone / internet provider bill (e.g. Virgin, Sky)  
  - Mortgage statement  
  - Pension statement (personal pension only)  
  - Utility bills (electric, gas, water)  

- **Official Letters & Certificates:**  
  - Communities Directorate letter  
  - Driving licence (UK/provisional) – *only if not used as your photo ID*  
  - Insurance schedule (car, home, landlord)  
  - DWP official letter (benefits only)  
  - DBS certificate  
  - HMRC coding notice, tax bill, or official letter  
  - Loan confirmation letter  
  - P45 or P60 (last tax year)  
  - Payslip  
  - State Pension payment letter  
  - Tenancy agreement  

### Not Accepted
- Credit card bill  
- Mobile phone bill  
- TV licence  
- General letters from energy suppliers  
- NHS