Build the pack around the live checklist, then add the pieces auditors actually compare. You want the applicant's name as it appears on the eligibility evidence, the installation address, proof of the right to install, the installer identity the scheme expects, the chargepoint make, model and serial number, a dated photo that shows the unit where it was claimed, and an invoice that matches the payee. If any one of those names a different flat or a different person, expect a query.
How evidence pack for an OZEV grant claim moves the job
Your time is the cost. A rejected claim delays reimbursement and can leave you funding the whole invoice. A tidy pack is cheaper than a resubmission.
What goes wrong with evidence pack for an OZEV grant claim
The mistake is a photo of a charger in a catalogue, or an invoice made out to a trading name that does not match the bank account on the form.
Point at evidence pack for an OZEV grant claim in the pack
Ask the installer which fields they complete and which you sign. Swap drafts before anyone submits.
Evidence pack for an OZEV grant claim
Photograph the bay marking, the consumer unit location and the finished charger in one visit. Keep originals, not a compressed chat image you cannot zoom.
- Names must match across the file
- Serial numbers and dated site photos
- Invoice payee aligned with the claim
- Use the current checklist, then keep copies
Evidence pack for an OZEV grant claim: questions for the first visit
Do this before the installer leaves site if the scheme needs install photos. Chasing a serial number after the van has gone is slower than a picture on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the electrical certificate?
If the scheme or a sensible file asks for it, yes. You should have it anyway.
What if the freeholder paid the installer?
Then the paperwork has to explain who incurred the cost and who may claim. Do not assume the person who booked the survey is the claimant.
Can I redact the certificate?
Only if the form still shows everything it asks for. Over-redaction looks like a gap.
How long do I keep it?
Keep grant records with the house or the company files for the period the scheme and your own accounting rules require.
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How this guide was prepared
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