Proof of identity

Proof of your identity is about fighting against money laundering, financial crime   and terrorism.   All lawyers and many others who provide financial services are obligated to obtain proof of their clients identity. Indeed we are prevented from acting if this is not done.   So it is essential that we establish proof of who you are, at the start.

·         Why showing us some ID is a good thing?

·         What we need to know

·         Whether you’re a new or existing client, we are required to verify your identity when we act for you.

·         Why we need this?

We have to check the identity of all our customers to comply with money laundering and ‘proceeds of crime’ regulations. These regulations aim to stop criminals using banking, financial and legal services to launder money. They also protect you from criminals who might try to use your name without you knowing.   Criminals often use false names and addresses to hide their identity, making it difficult for the authorities to trace ‘dirty’ money. By giving us your details, you’re helping us stop them.

Proving information about who you are is easy

We shall carry out an electronic check but as we shall often not meet with clients due to their busy schedules and instead transact cases by mail and telephone we shall also ask for this information our Starter Pack which is sent to you at the outset:

·         Your name

·         Your address

·         Your date of birth

·         Nationality

·         Country of residence

·         Where any money will come from – for example the sale of another property, mortgage, savings etc and will ask for proof if the money is saved or comes from third party.

At Our Offices

The quickest and easiest way to supply us with some ID, is in person at our offices.   All you need to do is show us one of the following items:

These items must be originals.

New clients – please provide an item from List 1, plus a separate item from List 2.

List 1

·                       Unexpired passport

·                       Unexpired UK old style driving licence (not provisional)

·                       Unexpired UK photocard driving licence    

·                       EEA or Switzerland national identity card    

·                       Firearms certificate or shotgun licence        

·                       Northern Ireland voters card

·                       Notification of entitlement to state/local authority benefit*

·                       Notification of entitlement to tax credit*    

·                       Notification of entitlement to pension from the DWP*

·                       Notification of entitlement to educational loan/grant*

·                       Notification of one of the following entitlements to other government/local authority grant*

·                       HMRC (Inland Revenue) coding/assessment/statement/tax credit *

·                       Birth certificate (under 18’s only)

·                       NHS medical card (under 18’s only)

·                       Adoption certificate (under 18’s only)

·                       Young persons PASS card (under 18's only)  

List 2 (but if used in List 1 you cannot use it again under this List 2)

·                       Unexpired UK old style driving licence (not provisional)

·                       Northern Ireland voters card

·                       Council tax bill/demand letter*

·                       Notification of entitlement to state/local authority benefit*

·                       Notification of entitlement to tax credit*    

·                       Notification of entitlement to pension from the DWP*

·                       Notification of entitlement to educational loan/grant*

·                       Notification of entitlement to other government/local authority grant*

·                       Instrument of a court appointment e.g. Probate or Court registered Power of Attorney

·                       HMRC (Inland Revenue) coding/assessment/statement/tax credit *

·                       Bank statement (not internet printed)**

·                       Credit card statement (not internet printed)**

·                       UCAS letter (students only)*

·                       Local council rent card or tenancy agreement*    

·                       HMRC (Inland Revenue) correspondence including name, address &permanent NI number *

·                       Pension/benefit correspondence from the DWP*

·                       Utility bill (not mobile phone, satellite/cable TV or internet printed bills)**

·                       Birth certificate (under 18’s only)

·                       NHS medical card (under 18’s only)

·                       Adoption certificate (under 18’s only)

·                       Young persons PASS card (under 18's only)  

·                       Confirmation from your work/school/college/university/care institution confirming your name, address and details of employment/student/residence status (students & under 18s only)*    

·                       Parents ID document from list 2 (students & under 18s only)

* Must be the most recently issued document and less than 12 months old

** Must be the most recently issued document and less than 3 months old (except water bills - less than 12 months old)

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