Check before you start
Do I need to prove my identity?
Provide documents
Most people prove their identity by providing documents.
Prepare your documents
Which documents do I need? Option 1
If your identity documents show a different name
Applying for someone else’s certificate – proving identity
How to provide documents
Prove your identity online
You might be offered a secure identity-checking service when completing your online application. If you can’t prove your identity online, you must provide identity documents.