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Alternative ways to confirm identity?

Hello all
I have secured a re-mortgage offer but now need to confirm my identity. The problem is I am on lockdown a long way from home where my identity documents are. Are there any alternatives? I do not need to re-mortgage until the 1st July and the mortgage offer lasts until September.
Thanks

"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits" Thomas Edison
Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:

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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,161 Forumite
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    Ask the lender what they would accept.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    edited 2 April 2020 at 8:24PM
    As above, you'll need to ask whoever is asking you to confirm your identity - there are no standard rules about such things.
    Can somebody else access your docs and post them to you (or to whoever wants them)?
  • Thank you both.
    Unfortunately no @davidmcn but will give the broker a ring tomorrow to discuss. I did ring/email but no answer as yet.


    "Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits" Thomas Edison
    Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Can the documents not be sent to you by secure means? Your solicitor may well need to verify you personally. 
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