Proof of existence certificates

Ive never even heard of them. I’m intrigued.

All I’ve ever been asked for is a passport or driving licence.

And sometimes a utility bill.

I think perhaps you could start with asking the DWP about your particular circumstances and what you need to do to get your pension in the UK. You need expert advice on this.

A friend obtains hers from her local council, evianers, I think the department that administers council tax. Initially they went with the request and explained in detail, now it’s just necessary to drop the form in which is signed and covered with all the official looking stamps that can be found. It’s never been queried. I guess a GP could also do it but suspect they would charge. Don’t worry, there will be a way around it.

I hope I've copied the address properly. This Age UK document might be helpful.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs25_returning_from_abroad_fcs.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi-ls-xob7iAhXEPFAKHWRVB70QFjAKegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw1lqy-perkaq1NFW-BEUQ-C

My mother used to get hers signed by her GP, later on by the doctor on duty in the care home she was in. It seemed to work.

What is a proof of existence certificate ? Isn’t a birth certificate of passport proof of existence ?

Never heard of these. It seems to be a bit surreal. I'm now wondering if I haven't got one am I really still here????

We have to do this too. I assumed it was purely because we were not UK residents.

Sorry sodapop didn't mean to sound so dismissive. It sounds like an awful bit of red tape. Hope you get some help.

My mum has to have a certificate signed because she gets a pension from China.
China took over pension payments from the U.K. when the handover took place and it was part of the deal.
Her Dr. signs hers.

Bluebelle it is proof that you are not diseased and therefore still entitled to your pensions.
BC and passport can't do that.
I too thought it was only necessary if you are not living in the UK. Seems I was wrong.

Diseased nana?

Deceased?
But if you present such a certificate surely you are in existence!

In UK it is normally your GP or solicitor- but s/he needs to have known you for at least 3 years. There is normally a fee.

No problem trisher the local Maire completes the form and puts his official stamp on it so its not a big issue.
I didn't realise people in UK had to do it as well.

Never heard of 'em.

Mind you, I do think, so.....

I get a neighbour to sign to say I'm still alive and kicking. He's a professional person and it's been fine for a few years now.