Documents you will need to supply to apply

All applicants

Death Certificate
Applicant’s full Birth Certificate
Passport, Driving Licence or other photo ID
Proof of residency at time of death, e.g. Bank Statements, Pension Credit letters, or DWP documentation

For applicants wishing to apply for a Discretionary Tenancy

All documents requested in (all applicants) above plus
Proof of 2 years residency leading up to the date of death if you were acting as full time, non-paid, live-in Carer for the deceased, e.g. Bank Statements, Pension Credit letters, or DWP documentation
Proof of 10 years residency leading up to the date of death if you are a family member of the deceased and were not acting as Carer as described above, e.g. Bank Statements, Pension Credit letters, or DWP documentation.