If you've been asked to check your ID using Mitek, please go to 'Verifying your identity with Mitek'.

Why we need to check your identity

We need to check your identity to help protect you from fraud and make sure we're meeting UK regulations.

Choose what type of account you're opening, to find out what ID we need to see.

How we check your identity

We can usually check your identity electronically so there's nothing you need to do. However, in some cases this may not work, for example, if you've recently moved house or you’re not on the electoral roll. In that case, we'll ask you to provide proof of ID.
 

What you need to do

You can take your ID to your nearest branch or agency, or you can post it to us.
 

In branch:

  • One proof of name
  • One proof of address.

By post:

  • One proof of name
  • One proof of address
  • A 3rd document for either your name or address.
You cannot use the same document for both your name and address.  You cannot alter or amend the document in any way and any numbers shown on the document must be visible.

What ID we can accept

Please read our guide to Verifying your identity (PDF) for the full list and further details.

An example of what we can accept:

Proof of name

  • Signed UK or foreign passport
  • EU or UK full/provisional driving licence
  • Biometric Residence Permit issued by Home Office to foreign national from 30/6/2021
  • Armed forces ID card.

Proof of address

  • UK utility bill from the last 3 months
  • Council tax bill from the last 12 months
  • UK bank or building society statement from the last 3 months

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Posting your ID to us

You can provide photocopies or the original documents but if you are posting documents which have a photo or signature on them, such as a driving licence or passport, you must send photocopies NOT the originals.

Send your documents to:

Customer Service Centre
Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire House
Yorkshire Drive
Bradford
BD5 8LJ
 

What you need to do

You can take your child's ID to your nearest branch or agency, or you can post it to us.

 

In branch:

  • One proof of name for your child
  • One proof of address for your child.

By post:

  • One proof of name for your child
  • One proof of address for your child
  • A 3rd document for either name or address for your child.
You cannot use the same document for both your name and address.  You cannot alter or amend the document in any way and any numbers shown on the document must be visible.

What ID we can accept

Please read our guide to Verifying your identity for the full list and further details.

An example of what we can accept:

Proof of name

  • Birth certificate
  • Signed UK or foreign passport
  • Adoption certificate
  • Residence permit issued by the home office to an EU National.

Proof of address

  • UK bank or building society statement from the last 3 months

  • Parent's or guardian's utility bill from the last 3 months
  • Parent's or guardian's bank statement from the last 3 months.

Posting your ID to us

You can provide photocopies or the original documents but if you are posting documents which have a photo or signature on them, such as a driving licence or passport, you must send photocopies NOT the originals.

Send your documents to:

Customer Service Centre
Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire House
Yorkshire Drive
Bradford
BD5 8LJ

 

How we check your identity

We can usually check the trustee's identity electronically however, in some cases this may not work. For example, if you've recently moved house or you’re not on the electoral roll. In that case, we'll ask you to provide proof of ID. We always need to see proof of the child's name.
 

What you need to do

You can take the ID to your nearest branch or agency, or you can post it to us at the address below.
 

In branch:

  • One proof of name for the child
  • One proof of name for the trustee
  • One proof of address for the trustee.

By post:

  • One proof of name for the child
  • One proof of name for the trustee
  • One proof of address for the trustee
  • A 4th document for either name or address for the trustee.
You cannot use the same document for both your name and address.  You cannot alter or amend the document in any way and any numbers shown on the document must be visible.

What ID we can accept

Please read our guide to Verifying your identity for the full list and further details.

An example of what we can accept:

Proof of name

For the child

  • Birth certificate
  • Signed UK or foreign passport
  • Adoption certificate.

For the trustee

  • Signed UK or foreign passport
  • EU or UK full/provisional driving licence
  • Biometric Residence Permit issued by Home Office to foreign national from 30/6/2021

Proof of address

For the trustee

  • UK utility bill from the last 3 months
  • Council tax bill from the last 12 months
  • UK bank or building society statement from the last 3 months

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Posting your ID to us

You can provide photocopies or the original documents but if you are posting documents which have a photo or signature on them, such as a driving licence or passport, you must send photocopies NOT the originals.

Send your documents to:

Customer Service Centre
Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire House
Yorkshire Drive
Bradford
BD5 8LJ