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Need solicitor to sign ID - covered by legal aid?

Apolonation
Apolonation Posts: 304 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
I've been offered a job but I need to have my id signed by a solicitor before I can start... I'm currently in receipt of JSA and wondered if I could get legal aid to pay for this for me...?

thanks
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  • carlita
    carlita Posts: 135 Forumite
    I had to do this recently and had to pay for it.

    you could speak to your job centre they might be able to help as its a back to work expense, I'm not sure about that though

    when I did it the lawyer sent me a bill so I was able to pay it off my first wages.

    you can supposedly get it done for as little as £5

    cost me £25 though
  • LittleVoice
    LittleVoice Posts: 8,974 Forumite
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    Why does the ID have to be signed by a solicitor in particular? For example, many other occupations are acceptable for signing passport applications.
  • carlita
    carlita Posts: 135 Forumite
    LittleVoice wrote: »
    Why does the ID have to be signed by a solicitor in particular? For example, many other occupations are acceptable for signing passport applications.

    In my case it was because the company was based in the USA and only a lawyer can legal swear that the ID is yours
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