As part of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 we have to obtain and hold identification and proof of address for all customers. The transactions that we deal with day in day are deemed as high risk for money laundering and this is why we take our Anti-Money Laundering processes seriously.

As part of our due diligence we have to obtain and hold identification and proof of address for all customers. We also establish whether there are any beneficial owners on whose behalf the transaction or activity is taking place. If necessary we may also need to identify the source or destination of funds.

Please see below for a full list of acceptable identity documents. Please note we will require sight of all original or certified documents.

Individual identity documents

We require one document from List A and one document from List B.

List A – Identity Document

Current signed passport

Valid UK driving licence

EEA member state identity card

List B – Proof of address

UK/EU/EEA Drivers Licence (if UK Drivers Licence not used as ID)

Must be valid, not expired. Photo only. Full or provisional.

Bank, Building Society or Credit Union Statement

Dated with 3 months. Must include account number and show recent activity. No general correspondence.

Credit Card Statement

Dated within 3 months. Must include account number and show recent activity. No general correspondence.

UK, EU, EEA Mortgage statement

Dated within 12 months. Must show account number. No general correspondence.

Utility Bill

Dated within 3 months E.g. Gas, electricity, water. Must show address for service and/or account number. No general correspondence.

Telephone Bill

Dated within 3 months E.g. Landline or mobile pay monthly (excluding pay as you go). Must show address for service and/or account number. No general correspondence.

Council Tax

Dated within 12 months. Must show address for service and/or account number. No general correspondence.

Tenancy Agreement

Dated with 12 months. Must state full name and full property address. Issued by local council, housing association, solicitor or reputable letting agent.

Benefits Entitlement Letter

Dated within 12 months. Issued by DWP or Jobcentre plus. Must confirm benefit payable at time of issue. E.g. Pension, disability, single parent, housing etc.

HMRC Tax Notification

Dated with 6 months. Must state national insurance number and tax calculation. No general correspondence.

UK solicitors letter confirming house purchase/land registration

Dated with 3 months. Must state full name of new proprietor and full property address.

NHS Medical Card or letter from GP confirming registration

Dated within 3 months. Must state individual’s date of birth and NHS number. No general correspondence.

Official confirmation of Electoral Register entry or official poll card

Dated within 12 months. Must state full name and full address. No general correspondence.

Police Registration Certificate

Dated within 12 months. Must state the full residential address of the individual.

Probate

If you are acting as a Representative of an Estate we require the following:

  • Grant of Probate (if a will was left)
  • Letter of administration (if no will left)
  • Individual identity evidence from List A & B for the Personal
  • Representative, either executor or administrator

Limited company

If you are acting as a Representative of a UK Company we will also require the following:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Articles of Association
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Latest Annual Return or Confirmation Statement, with details of current company officers
  • If offshore, nominee director declaration and a general power of attorney
  • Individual identity evidence from List A and B for all individuals or entities with 25% or more of the shares or voting rights in the company

If you are acting as a Representative of an Offshore Company we will also require the following:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, Latest
  • Annual Return with details of current company officers, Share
  • Certificate(s) showing the Ultimate Beneficial Owner OR
  • Certificate of Incumbency
  • If the shares are owned by another company, repeat steps above for the holding company
  • Nominee director declaration and/or general Power of Attorney (if applicable)
  • Individual identity evidence from List A and B for all individuals or entities with 25% or more of the shares or voting rights in the company

Trust

If you are acting as a Representative of a Trust we require the following:

  • Trust deed
  • List of trustees
  • List of beneficiaries
  • Individual Identity evidence from List A & B for all individuals with a vest interest in 25% or more of the capital and/or those who exercise control over the Trust