Guidance

Capture Redress Scheme: required information and documentation

Published 4 November 2025

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Check this information before submitting a Capture Redress Scheme application.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) cannot progress applications without all necessary information and supporting documents.

Information required from everyone

  • a signed, completed application
  • electronic copies of supporting evidence

Proof of identity documents

Everyone must provide proof of identity. Different ID documents are required based on who is applying and their circumstances. DBT needs:

  • 3 ID documents from the applicant if they’re applying themselves (or through a legal representative)
  • 3 ID documents from the personal representative if they’re an executor or administrator legally responsible for the applicant’s estate
  • 6 ID documents from the personal representative if they have power of attorney for the applicant – 3 for the personal representative and 3 for the applicant

Check the list of acceptable ID documents.

You must also provide:

If you’re applying as a personal representative

You must also provide:

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