Evidence to support your claim

In addition to evidence of identity, we will need to see original documents proving:

• Child care costs  We need to see evidence from the provider of how much you pay, the days or hours the care is provided and their registration number.
• Tax credits You should provide your most recent Working Tax Credit/ Child Tax Credit award letter.
• Non-dependants Confirmation of your non-dependants' income, or proof of their student status if they are not working or receiving benefit.
• Proof of benefits you receive This should be the latest award notice that confirms the type of benefit/allowance you receive, and the amount.
• Pensions You should provide proof confirming how much you get, when it is paid and when it started.
• Earnings We need to see recent consecutive pay slips - five if you are paid weekly, three if you are paid fortnightly or two if you are paid monthly. If you do not receive pay slips we need a completed Certificate of Earnings form, stamped by your employer.
• Capital, savings and investments You must send in proof of any savings or investments you have that exceed £6000. This includes current accounts.
• Any other income You must provide proof of how much and when you get paid.
• Rent liability (This does not apply to council tenants.) You need to supply a tenancy agreement, or if not available a rent book or letter from your landlord confirming how much rent you pay, the date your tenancy started and whether anything else is included in your rent.
• Request to pay your landlord If you are a private tenant and have difficulty managing your affairs, it may be possible to pay your landlord. You will need to supply proof to support your request such as evidence of rent arrears or a letter from a GP or social worker telling us about any problems you have that may affect your ability to pay rent.
• Backdating If you have asked for your claim to be backdated you should supply evidence to support your request.