TLDR: Only specific documents can verify property ownership, including utility bills, council tax bills, bank or mortgage statements, driving licences, HMRC letters, insurance policies, firearm certificates, purchase agreements, council building regulation letters, service charge letters, and tenancy deposit letters. These must show your name and the property's address. These are accepted by HM Land Registry. If you lack these, contact the company managing the check for guidance.
What documents can I use?
When verifying your ownership, only the following documents can be used:
A utility bill
A council tax bill
A bank statement
A mortgage statement
Your driving licence
A HMRC letter
An insurance policy
A firearm certificate
A copy of the purchase agreement of the property
A council building regulation letter
A service charge letter
A tenancy deposit letter
The document you use must show your name and the address of the property being sold.
Why are these the only documents I can use?
These documents are advised to businesses as acceptable forms of proof of ownership by HM Land Registry.
I don't have any of these documents
If you don't have any of the above documents, please check with the company that set up the check, and they can advise on what to provide for this task.
If you are selling the property on behalf of someone else, please see our guide here.