Proof of life and residence

A proof of life document (or life certificate) is used to make sure that individuals are alive and continue to qualify for benefits.

It is used by -

• governments
• pension funds
• insurance companies

If you have worked abroad and are claiming a pension from overseas, you may need to prove you're still alive and confirm details of your current residence to continue to receive your pension payments.

If you have been asked to complete a 'Certificate of Life' form by your pension provider, we can check your identity and residency documents and provide a stamp on your ‘Proof of life’ form to confirm life and residency in the UK.

Each person named on the ‘Proof of life’ form will need to attend the appointment at the Register Office and bring with them the following items -

• ‘Proof of life’ form that you need us to authorise
•  supporting documents. (evidence) 

Documents

The form may tell you what documents you will need to provide. For proof of identity we will usually need to see one of the following - 

• valid passport
• driving license
• bus pass
• other photo ID

For proof of your address -

• utility bill dated no more than three months before the date of your appointment
• bank or building society statement or passbook dated no more than 1 month before the date of your appointment
• Council Tax bill dated no more than one year before the date of your appointment

Appointments

This is an appointment only service. Appointments can be made by -

• emailing register.office@hullcc.gov.uk
• telephoning 01482 300 300

The Register Office is located -

Ground floor
The Wilson Centre
Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AG

This service is no longer provided through the Lord Mayors Office at the Guildhall.