Scotland - Report Your Circumstances Change

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Report Your Circumstances Change, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. The applicant has to click “Start Now” to start the application.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Next the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Review the application and click “Submit”
6. Th fee for this procedure is free of cost.
7. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
8. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
9. The applicant can check the status of the application by simply logging in.
10. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply By Phone

1. To Report Your Circumstances Change, the applicant has to call Social Security Office - 0800 182 2222
2. Then the applicant has to provide the details as requested by the authority.
3. The details are mentioned in the Required Information section of this page.
4. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
5. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
6. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
7. Once the authority approves the application, an email will be sent concerning the confirmation of the grant.
8. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proof of identity: You may be required to provide proof of your identity, such as a passport, driving license or birth certificate.
• Proof of income: If your change in circumstances relates to your income, you may need to provide proof of your income, such as wage slips, bank statements or a letter from your employer.
• Proof of address: You may be required to provide proof of your address, such as a recent utility bill or a council tax bill.
• Medical evidence: If your change in circumstances is due to a medical condition, you may need to provide medical evidence, such as a letter from your doctor or medical records.
• Evidence of a change in living arrangements: If you have moved house, you may need to provide evidence of your new address, such as a tenancy agreement or a mortgage statement.
• Evidence of a change in relationship status: If you have separated from your partner or have started living with someone new, you may need to provide evidence of your change in relationship status, such as a separation certificate or a marriage certificate.

Office Locations & Contacts

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Social Security Scotland
PO Box 10314
DUNDEE
DD1 9GN
Phone - 0800 182 2222
Contact details link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Report Circumstances Change is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this application process is free of cost.

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Town
• County
• Country Postcode
• Email
• Telephone
• National Insurance number
• Bank, credit union or building society account details
• Details of partner, their name and date of birth
• details of any children you have or care for

Need for the Document

• Report Your Circumstances Change is a process that allows individuals in Scotland who are receiving benefits or tax credits to inform the relevant authorities of any changes in their circumstances that may affect their entitlement to these benefits or tax credits. The changes that need to be reported can include things like a change in income, a change in living arrangements, a change in employment status, or a change in health condition.

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