About us
We built the tool we wished we’d had.
Documents Checklist started from a simple frustration: applying for something important should not begin with hours of searching to work out what to bring. We’re here to take the guesswork out, so you can focus on the application itself.
Our story
It began with our own applications
Preparing our own mortgage and visa applications, we kept running into the same three problems.
Requirements are hard to find
Every embassy, bank and lender words things differently, and the information is spread across pages, PDFs and forums.
Surprise documents
Time after time, something was needed that no guidance had mentioned. You find out at the appointment, or after a rejection.
Not knowing what you already have
Passports, statements and letters live in emails, phone galleries and old folders. Gathering them again every time is slow and stressful.
So we built one place that tells you what is needed for each application, helps you see what you already have, and keeps it all organised. That way, when you are at an appointment, at the airport or anywhere in the world that asks for your documents, you can find them in seconds.
What we do
Organise, check and get you ready
We turn the question “what do I need?” into a clear checklist, tailored to your situation. As you add documents we check the basics, name them consistently and file them in the right place, so you know you are ready before you go.
Our checklists are a simple guide to the documents most commonly asked for, based on general information published online. They aren’t the only documents you may need, so give your documents to your lender, solicitor or the relevant authority, who can review them properly.
- Mortgage applications: available now.
- Visas: Schengen short-stay visas available now.
- More to come: new application types are being added.
Your documents, your drive
Use your own Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox so you own your documents, or use our secure drive. Either way, you can open everything from any device.
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Dropbox
- Our secure drive
What we believe
The principles behind the product
Clarity
Plain-language checklists that say what is needed, why, and what it must show.
Ownership
Your documents belong to you. Keep them in your own drive, and take them with you if you leave.
Privacy
Your documents stay in your own drive. We don’t read them unless you choose to use the optional AI check, and we only ask for what each feature needs.
Readiness
Everything organised and one tap away, at the appointment, the bank or the airport.
Your privacy
What we do with your documents
This service exists to help you organise and check that you are ready for your next application. We don’t read your documents unless you choose to use the optional AI check.
- We don’t open your files by defaultOur standard checks use file details (type, size) and the dates you enter, such as passport expiry.
- AI is optional and explainedIf you turn on the optional AI check, that document is sent securely to an AI provider to produce a result. We keep only the outcome, not the document’s text.
- You stay in controlDisconnect your drive, delete any file or application, or close your account at any time.
- We don’t submit anything for youWe are not an agent or broker. You make and submit your own application.