Provide evidence to support your benefit claim
How to upload your documents to MyAccount to support your application for a benefit.
To support your claim you may be asked to provide evidence to prove your income and circumstances.
Uploading your documents with MyAccount |
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If we do not require to see an original document you can now upload your proof with MyAccount. You can even use your smartphone camera to take a picture of your proof and upload the file straight to your claim. Types of evidence:
How to upload:
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Original documents - in person |
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If one of our benefit assessors requests that you must provide an original document to prove your identity - such as a passport, we recommend that you visit one of our customer service points across Renfrewshire. Types of evidence:
Customer Service Centre Renfrew Neighbourhood Office Johnstone Neighbourhood Office |
Original documents - by post |
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You can choose to send original documents by post, however we would not recommend sending important documents such as passports in the mail. If this is the only option available to you then you can send documents to: Renfrewshire Council Benefits Service,Renfrewshire House,Cotton Street Paisley PA1 1AD Please inform us that your documents are originals and we will return them to you. It is important that you include your claim reference number or national insurance number in your letter and on all correspondence. |
Alternatively you can email your proof to the Benefits inbox. benefits.finit@renfrewshire.gov.uk Please include your claim reference number or national insurance number in the email and on all correspondence. |