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Original poster

DBS check tomorrow but issue with my group one documents?!

14 replies

Debbess · 14/08/2023 22:44

My passport is in my maiden name and I've just realised I can't find my current (new address) driving licence anywhere. Will it matter if my driving licence is for my old address?!

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Justdancinginthedark · 14/08/2023 22:46

Can you send in your marriage certificate with passport?

Haveyoubrushedyourteeth · 14/08/2023 22:48

I imagine the address will need to match. In your shoes I'd take my marriage and birth certificate too then the name on your passport can be linked to your current one.

cocksstrideintheevening · 14/08/2023 22:51

It's illegal to not update your driving licence address - my handbag was stolen and when I told the police
That I hadn't updated the address on my licence I got properly told
Off.

ChocChipPancake · 14/08/2023 22:51

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Debbess · 14/08/2023 22:57

No idea where my birth certificate is, probably at DM’s house!

I have lots of the group 2(?) documents with my current address on - bank statement etc etc.

Is the photo ID just to prove my name and not my address?

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Original poster
Debbess · 14/08/2023 22:57

cocksstrideintheevening · 14/08/2023 22:51

It's illegal to not update your driving licence address - my handbag was stolen and when I told the police
That I hadn't updated the address on my licence I got properly told
Off.

I have updated it. I just can’t find the new one anywhere. It’s not where it should be!

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Debbess · 14/08/2023 23:07

The frustrating thing is DBSs don't actually expire do they, so all this is pointless really Hmm

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TookTheBook · 14/08/2023 23:08

cocksstrideintheevening · 14/08/2023 22:51

It's illegal to not update your driving licence address - my handbag was stolen and when I told the police
That I hadn't updated the address on my licence I got properly told
Off.

Of course it's not illegal! You have to be reachable at the address on your driving licence. If it's your mum's house, that's fine. In any case, that's irrelevant.

Hawkins009 · 14/08/2023 23:09

Debbess · 14/08/2023 22:57

No idea where my birth certificate is, probably at DM’s house!

I have lots of the group 2(?) documents with my current address on - bank statement etc etc.

Is the photo ID just to prove my name and not my address?

The passport and a ulitity bill may help, you'll need to reapply for the birth cert as a supporting document, the driving licence may not be enough but you could chance it and see what they say.

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Debbess · 15/08/2023 00:08

Oh dear, turns out they don’t accept print offs of utility bills, but who isn’t paper free these days?! Think I’ll have to rearrange the appointment.

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tescocreditcard · 15/08/2023 00:14

Dont accept print offs of utility bills?? What other type of utility bill is there then if its not a print off?

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Debbess · 15/08/2023 00:17

tescocreditcard · 15/08/2023 00:14

Dont accept print offs of utility bills?? What other type of utility bill is there then if its not a print off?

They will only accept paper copies of bank and utility bills that have been posted to your address. If you are paper free and access your statements and bills online, then download and print one off yourself, turns out they’re not eligible! I literally have nothing to offer them apart from my council tax statement!

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DancingWithYouInTheSummerRain · 15/08/2023 00:19

Debbess · 15/08/2023 00:17

They will only accept paper copies of bank and utility bills that have been posted to your address. If you are paper free and access your statements and bills online, then download and print one off yourself, turns out they’re not eligible! I literally have nothing to offer them apart from my council tax statement!

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I had the same issue, I had to use my council tax bill.

FFSWhatToDoNow · 15/08/2023 00:43

Debbess · 14/08/2023 23:07

The frustrating thing is DBSs don't actually expire do they, so all this is pointless really Hmm

No, but lots of roles require it be dated within 3 years.

Group 1 proves your identity. Group 2 your address.

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