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Use a share code to check a tenants right to rent your residential property in England, if you are:

• the landlord
• an agent acting on behalf of the landlord
• a tenant subletting without a landlords permission

British and Irish citizens cannot get a share code. You can check their physical documents yourself or use an online identity service provider (IDSP) to check them.

What your tenant needs

You can use this service if your tenant:

• has a biometric residence permit (BRP) - this can be expired
• has a biometric residence card (BRC)
• has settled or pre-settled status
• applied for a visa and used the UK Immigration: ID Check app to scan their identity document on their phone

You can also check their original documents instead - for example if you do not have a share code.

View a tenants right to rent

You will need the tenants:

• date of birth
• share code

The share code will be emailed to you or given to you by the tenant.