Identity Verification– Individuals
We are required by law to obtain identification and verification documents when establishing a client relationship. Please note that until we have received all necessary supporting information and documentation from you, we will not be able to progress with your work/transaction or accept funds into our client account.
Please provide an original or certified copy of one of the following acceptable documents:
Please see the Photo ID Certification Form prepared for your use when submitting a certified copy of your photo identification.
Please provide an original or certified copy of one of the following acceptable documents, and note that all documents and letters are to be dated, but no more than 3 months old apart from a tenancy agreement:
Please note any home printed documents or electronic documents received via email cannot be accept on its own as sufficient proof of address.
In case of online bills for utility services, please contact the original providers to obtain hard copy bills via post.
Certified copies are duplicates of documents which a person of professional standing has stated to be genuine copies of the original(s).
People who can certify documents are:
The person certifying the copy of the document must:
Please note that the person carrying out the certification must state:
Please note where the certification is to confirm the identity of a person it must also confirm:
Certifiers need to confirm their position and provide contact details where they can be contacted.
Certifiers need to provide their details, sign (“wet signature”) and date the certification documents.