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Benefits evidence and document upload

When you fill in a benefits form we will tell you what supporting evidence we need. We will usually need some original documents. In some situations, we will ask you to fill in a form giving extra information.

How to upload benefits evidence

To upload Benefits evidence, attach photos or scanned images of original documents, use the upload Benefits evidence form below.

Upload Benefits evidence

We accept the following file types:

  • pdf, doc, docx
  • jpeg, jpg, jpe
  • bmp, gif, tiff, tif, png

Post your evidence

You can post documents to us:

Benefits Section
Cheshire East Council
PO Box 622
Crewe
CW1 9JH

If you are posting evidence to us, make sure you use the correct postage or there may be a delay with the information reaching us.

For information on opening times, locations and contact details, see our contact page.

Scan your documents at a local library

If you can’t upload a document you can bring the original (not a photocopy) to one of our libraries. We will scan it and give it back to you. Check your local library for the opening times - contact your local library.

See how your benefits are calculated

To see how your benefit has been calculated you can register for an account now if you haven’t done so already.

If you require further information

Contact us about Benefits

Online evidence and information forms

You can tell us about some types of evidence and information using our online forms.

Self-employed income form - we need this form from all self employed people

Self-employed taxi drivers form - all self-employed taxi drivers need to fill in this form as well as the self employed form

Childminder income form - we need this form from all childminders

Child care costs form – use this form if you don’t currently have any evidence of what you pay for childcare. You will still need to give us receipts as soon as you can get them from your childminder.

Landlord confirmation of rent form – ask your landlord or the agent to fill in this form if you don’t have any evidence of what you pay in rent

Specified Accommodation form - to apply for Specified Accommodation status applications can only be made by the landlord, accommodation provider or property owner.

Types of evidence we accept

We accept the following types of evidence.