Denoted with ** - it should be issued within the past 12 month. When applying for lead or countersignatory status at least one document must show the candidate’s signature.Ĭheck if the document in the list of valid identity documents is denoted with * - it should be less than three months old. If an identity document is provided in a foreign language, you must obtain a translation of that document, certified by a Notary Public. You cannot accept the foreign equivalent of an identity document if that document is listed as ‘(UK)’ on the list of valid identity documents. do not accept two bank statements as two of the required documents, if they are from the same bank. Only one document from each of the subgroups in group 2 should be included in the document count e.g. if the candidate’s CV shows that they have worked in Liverpool in the last 5 years but the application form only shows London addresses, you may wish to question the candidate further about this. This can highlight if an address has not been given e.g.