In the context of Betty’s identification requirements, which combination below would fully satisfy the firm’s identification process in typical practice?

• A. Bank statement and Blue Badge
• B. Birth certificate and Department for Work and Pensions correspondence
• C. Passport and driving licence
• D. Utility bill and council tax bill

Answer: (A)

In typical practice, a firm’s identification process aims to verify both who you are and where you live, usually by requiring two documents: one with a photo to prove identity and one showing your address. A bank statement provides a reliable proof of address, while a Blue Badge is commonly accepted as a photographic form of identification for the holder. Using both together covers the two key checks: the bank statement confirms the address, and the Blue Badge confirms the person’s identity.

The other options fail because they don’t pair a photo ID with an address proof in the same way. A birth certificate doesn’t include a photo, so it isn’t a clear photo ID, and while a DWP correspondence may show a name and address, it doesn’t provide a photo to confirm identity. Two photo IDs without an address document don’t fully satisfy the requirement, and two address documents without a photo ID don’t confirm who the person is.