Proof of Identity Policy
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, it is a legal requirement for us to ask you to produce proof of identity before we are able to take instruction from you. These documents must be original. We will take a copy and give them straight back to you.
Documents Required
For UK residents, evidence of identity will normally be one of the following original documents – copies are not normally acceptable:
- current signed passport
- birth certificate
- current photo-card driver’s licence
- current EEA member state identity card
- benefit book or original notification letter from the Benefits Agency confirming the right to benefits
- an entry in a local or national telephone directory confirming your name and address
- building industry sub-contractor’s certificate or CISA photo registration card
- firearms certificate (from Chief Constable)
- Freedom pass
- P60 or P45 or Inland Revenue coding notice
- police or other government department ID card
- residency permit or Home Office alien registration card
In addition, the most common evidence of address is one of the following – so long as it was not also used to confirm your identity:
- a recent utility bill (not more than three months old) or statement, or a certificate from a utility supplier to pay for services on pre-payment terms (mobile telephone bills are not acceptable)
- current full UK driving licence – (old style provisional licences are not acceptable)
- bank, building society or credit union statement or passbook containing your current address
- benefit book or original notification letter from the Benefits Agency confirming the right to benefits
- house or motor insurance certificate
- Council Tax bill
- local authority rent card or tenancy agreement
If you are unable to supply the above, then please speak to your solicitor who may be able to suggest alternative acceptable evidence.
Policy Review: The policy is reviewed annually by the Managing Partner