Prove your right to rent in England
Get a share code online
If you’re not a British or Irish citizen, you can usually get a share code to prove your right to rent.
Your landlord can use the share code to check if you can rent and how long for.
There is a different way to prove your right to rent if you’re a British or Irish citizen.
Who can get a share code
You can use this service to get a share code if you have:
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a biometric residence card or permit
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a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
You’ll have a UKVI account if you’ve ever:
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applied to the EU Settlement Scheme
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used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to prove your identity when applying for a visa
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created one when applying for a visa (you’ll have received a UKVI account confirmation email)
If you cannot use the service, you can prove your right to rent with your original immigration documents.
If you’re a landlord, there’s a different way to view a tenant’s details after you’ve been given a share code.
Get a share code to prove your right to rent online
You’ll need your date of birth and details of one of the following:
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your biometric residence permit
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your biometric residence card
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your passport or national identity card