What evidence is required to make a benefit claim?
Before a claim can be processed you must provide details in respect of yourself and your partner.
Original Documents
At all times, original documents must be forwarded to the Councils Benefit Team in support of your claim. Once verified they will be returned to you. Do not send important documents such as bank books or passports by post, in case they are lost. Instead return the form through your Local Council Office.
Identification
Two items of identity are required for both you and your partner, eg
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Passport
- Driving Licence
Your Income
Proof of all income. If you are in receipt of any state benefits, provide your notification letter.
Working
- Weekly: 5 pay slips
- Monthly: 2 pay slips
- Fortnightly: 3 pay slips
Savings / Bank Accounts
- Original bank statements covering a period of the last two months;
- Savings book;
- Savings certificates;
- Share statements.
Rent and Tenancy
If you are a private tenant you must provide your tenancy agreement.
Non Dependants
A non dependant is a person over 18 years of age who lives with the claimant other than a partner, dependant, joint tenant or sub-tenant.
Where there are non-dependant adults present in a household, the regulations assume that they should be making a contribution to the household expenses and therefore a deduction is made from the claimant's weekly benefit to take account of this contribution.
The amount of deduction depends on the age and income of the non dependant.
Original documents showing income and savings .
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Finance & Corporate Services, Benefits Team
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 01259 226239 / 450000
Email: benefits@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
