Get Your First UK Address Proof
A UK address is needed for many basic tasks. Try to get at least one official document with your full name and current address.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Find your local council and local services
Your local council is responsible for many everyday services. This can include housing help, school places, waste collection and some travel passes.
What to do: Open the GOV.UK find local council page and enter your postcode. Visit your council website and look for sections about Council Tax, housing, education and support for new arrivals.
What do you need: You need your full postcode and a way to write down or save the council contact details and web pages you find.
Outcomes: You will know which council area you live in and where to look for local help and information.
Lifehack: Bookmark the council pages you use most often, such as housing or school, so you can return to them quickly.
2. Collect documents that show your UK address
3. Download or request a bank statement with your address
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