If the applicant provides documents that show different names, you must:
Seek further documentation to explain the name difference.
Accept supporting documents such as:
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Divorce certificate
Decree absolute
Deed poll
Adoption certificate
Statutory declaration
Retain copies of these supporting documents:
Upload and store them on the upload screen alongside the main Right to Work documents.
By keeping full, clear records and following these steps, you help ensure your Right to Work checks are legally compliant, consistent, and defensible if audited.
