Rental application documents checklist

Confirm what is needed0/6

• Request the list of documents expected for the application
• Check which requested documents are permitted under local rules
• Confirm who will receive and review the application
• Confirm the submission deadline
• Ask which file formats and sizes are accepted
• Check whether a guarantor is needed for your situation

Prepare the copies0/6

• Gather the permitted identity document requested
• Gather the permitted evidence of your current situation requested
• Gather the permitted income evidence requested
• Ask any guarantor to prepare only the permitted documents requested
• Check every page is complete and readable
• Name files clearly so the recipient can identify each document

Share and follow up0/6

• Check the final folder contains no unrelated personal files
• Check the recipient’s contact details through a known channel
• Share the requested copies with an expiring private link, for example using DocBunker
• Keep a record of the documents sent and the sending date
• Confirm the recipient can open the submitted files
• Revoke the sharing link when access is no longer needed