What the service is
We may ask you for more evidence to support your benefits claim.
If we ask for copies of documents or proof of your identity, you can upload evidence to support your benefits claim.
What you can use this for
Only use this form if you have already applied for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction or Second Adult Rebate.
You will need to apply separately for a new claim for:
What kind of documents we may ask for
We may ask for:
- bank statements
- payslips
- a tenancy agreement
- utility bills
- confirmation of student status
- proof of child care costs.
Evidence of your identity (ID) can be a:
- driving licence
- birth certificate
- marriage certificate
- passport
- National Insurance (NI) number card
- medical card
- UK residence permit
- EEC identity card.
How to send us copies of documents
Upload documents online
If you have not created an online account with us before, you'll need to register for MyAccount through mygov.scot. You only need an email address to sign up.
If you've already registered for MyAccount, you do not need to do it again.
You can scan or take a photo of the document or your ID on a camera enabled device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
If you are photographing a document, make sure that the whole page shows in your image.
Other ways to send us documents
You can also email copies, scans or photos of your documents to us benefits.finit@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Make sure you include your claim reference number or National Insurance number (NI) when you send us documents by email.
If you need help to send us documents
Contact the Benefits team:
- phone 0300 300 0204
- email benefits.finit@renfrewshire.gov.uk