This applies to England only
During the coronavirus pandemic, right to rent identification checks could be carried out using a digital copy of the applicant’s acceptable documents. The person granting the occupation could then check the person’s ID via live video call.
From 01 October 2022 the digital documents element of this process is no longer permitted. An applicant must now provide the original document in person to the agent or landlord in order to complete the check, but this can still be via a video call.
We would recommend that non-British or Irish applicants apply for a share code and then along with their date of birth a check can be carried out using the Home Office Checking Service. There is no requirement for the applicant to provide documents if a right to rent is established using a share code.
Please see the link for Home Office Right to Rent Checks. Page 15 has this information
This link is for Digital identity certification for right to work, right to rent and criminal record check guidance
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