If you are the next of kin or personal representative of the deceased’s estate, we will need proof of identity from you. If you are an existing Bank of Ireland account holder we only need your account number.
 
Please see examples below.

Proof of Identity

  • Valid passport
  • EU National Identity Card (photographic)
  • Valid UK Photo card Full or Provisional Driving Licence
  • Electoral ID Card (NI only)
  • Translink Smart and Senior Smart cards for customers over 60 (NI only)

 

Proof of Address

  • Utility Bill, other than a mobile phone bill, dated within the last 6 months
  • Bank, Building Society, Credit Union, Credit Card or Post Office Accounts Statement dated within the last 6 months
  • Local Authority correspondence
  • Valid UK Photo card Full or Provisional Driving Licence (may only be used for either proof of identity or proof of address, not both)
  • HMRC or Revenue Commissioners correspondence dated within the last 13 months
  • Correspondence from DWP, Benefits Agency, NI Housing Executive Social Insurance documents, Disability Allowance book, Disability Pension book or ROI Pension book

 

Certification list

We don’t need you to send us your original documents. Our Northern Ireland branch staff can certify copies from an original or you can go to one of the following:

  • Bank or Building Society official
  • FCA registered broker or introducer
  • Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public
  • Accountant, Solicitor or Barrister
  • Attorney at Law

(You might be charged a fee depending on who you ask to certify your documents)