PIP - Need more information (identity)

Hollyflynn22

Hi guys

I got a letter in the post and it's from the DWP

It says  "we need some more information before we can progress your claim for Personal Independence Payment.
"To claim any benefit we need to confirm your identity"

Is this normal? I'm kind of worried.

poppy123456

Hi,

Yes, this does sometime happen. It happened with my daughters claim when i first claimed for her. A simple phone call to DWP put everything right. It's really nothing to worry about, most likely a simple error in the spelling of your name could have caused a problem. Give them a ring when they open tomorrow.

Hollyflynn22

Hi, 
thank you for replying to me
I think its the reason i recently changed my name through deed poll like 2 months ago and possibly could still be known as a different name on the electoral roll? 

wilko

Changing your name is the most likely reason for you having to prove your identity. Having a copy of your change of name application form, dates ect will and should make the process easier for you. Good luck and keep posting.

poppy123456

I agree that's it's most likely your name change that's triggered this. You'll most likely need to send them a copy of your deed poll as confirmation of your name change.

Hollyflynn22

Thank you guys for replying!

Yeah i shall ring them tomorrow and ask about it, highly anxious tho!   

Fetlock

If this is what it is about (name change) then they need to see the original document, not a copy of it.

Rather than send the original in to them (not recommended), pop into your local job centre. They will take a copy, stamp it as seen by them, and then give you the copy, which you can then post to DWP yourself.  The job centre can send the copy on your behalf too but it goes in the normal post so doesn't get there any quicker than if you post it yourself.