{"id":10897,"date":"2026-03-05T10:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/?p=10897"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:10:42","slug":"whats-meant-by-identity-verification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/bhs\/whats-meant-by-identity-verification\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s meant by identity verification?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8cdf7575 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><h1 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">What\u2019s meant by identity verification?<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4293da6b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-middle\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Richard-Simms-AMLCC-956x1024.png\" alt=\"Richard Simms\" width=\"80\" height=\"85\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Richard Simms<\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Director and Founder of AMLCC and AMLCC Consult<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;height:480px\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What\u2019s meant by identity verification?\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-ethanrwilkinson-5428705-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f4715dae alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f9c6201f\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identity verification sits at the heart of customer due diligence under the UK\u2019s anti-money laundering framework. It\u2019s the process of confirming that a client, beneficial owner or other relevant individual is genuinely the person they say they are, using reliable and independent evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For accountants, legal professionals, TCSPs, property businesses and high-value dealers, regulated under the UK\u2019s Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended) (MLRs), identity verification is a legal requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It must be applied before establishing a business relationship or carrying out an occasional transaction, subject to limited exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Identification and verification are not the same<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MLRs draw a clear distinction between identifying someone and verifying their identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Identification<\/strong>\u00a0means obtaining information about who the legal or natural person is. For an individual, that usually includes their full name and date of birth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a company, it means understanding its name, registered number, registered office and legal form. For beneficial owners, it means understanding who ultimately owns or controls the entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Verification<\/strong>\u00a0is the next step. It means confirming that the identity exists and confirming that the person claiming that identity has the right to that identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must confirm that the information you have obtained is accurate, using documents or information from a source that is reliable and independent of the person being verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simple terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification answers: who is this?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification answers: how do we prove and document that\u2019s correct?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supervisors regularly find files where identification has taken place but verification is weak or missing. Collecting information is not enough. The requirement is to evidence that the information is genuine and it is important to document who verified the information and how was verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do the MLRs require?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulation 28 of the MLRs requires you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>identify the customer;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>verify the customer\u2019s identity using documents or information from a reliable and independent source;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify any beneficial owner;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take all reasonable measures to verify the identity of the beneficial owner;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assess and, where appropriate, obtain information on the purpose and intended nature of the business relationship;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conduct ongoing monitoring of the business relationship, including:<ul><li>reviewing transactions to ensure they are consistent with your knowledge of the customer, their business and risk profile;<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keeping customer due diligence information up to date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The phrase&nbsp;\u201creliable and independent source\u201d is key. It reflects the wider risk-based approach embedded in UK AML law and influenced by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-fatf\/\">FATF<\/a>&nbsp;(the Financial Action Task Force).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MLRs don\u2019t prescribe a fixed list of acceptable documents. Instead, they expect professional judgement. What is appropriate depends on the level of risk and the circumstances of the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>What counts as identity verification?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For individuals, verification commonly involves photographic identification such as a passport or driving licence, combined with confirmation of address.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/product-features\/client-identity-validation\/\">Digital identity verification<\/a>&nbsp;services can also be used, provided they meet the standard of being reliable and independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For corporate clients, verification may include checking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the company\u2019s incorporation details against the public register at Companies House;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the identities of directors and beneficial owners;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the ownership and control structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/whats-a-beneficial-owner\/\">beneficial ownership<\/a>, verification can involve documentary evidence, electronic checks and corroborating information from public sources. Where no individual meets the ownership threshold, you may need to verify the senior managing official as a fallback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The common thread is that verification must give you confidence that the person exists and matches the identity presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhanced due diligence and deeper verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identity verification is not static. Where a client is assessed as higher risk,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-enhanced-due-diligence\/\">enhanced due diligence<\/a>&nbsp;may require deeper or additional verification steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, where a client is linked to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/whats-a-high-risk-jurisdiction\/\">high-risk jurisdiction<\/a>, is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/whats-a-pep\/\">politically exposed person<\/a>&nbsp;(PEP) or operates through a layered structure, you may need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>obtain additional identification documents;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>verify information through multiple independent sources;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>corroborate identity and control using open-source research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase the frequency of review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reflects the principle set out by FATF and embedded in UK law: higher risk justifies stronger controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identity verification and Companies House reform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent reforms at Companies House introduce mandatory identity verification for directors and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-are-persons-with-significant-control-pscs\/\">Persons with Significant Control<\/a>\u00a0(PSCs). This strengthens the reliability of the public register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Companies House verification does not replace your obligation under the MLRs. It confirms that an individual has verified their identity for company law purposes. Your duty is to verify identity in the context of your own risk assessment and client relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies House data is a helpful source. It\u2019s not the conclusion of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-standard-due-diligence\/\">due diligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identity verification means more than collecting a passport copy. It\u2019s the process of confirming that a person\u2019s identity exists and they are who they claim to be, using reliable and independent evidence, and doing so in a way that reflects the level of risk involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When applied properly, it supports every other element of your AML framework. It strengthens your understanding of ownership and control, supports accurate risk assessment and underpins defensible decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current process feels like a routine document collection exercise, it\u2019s worth stepping back and asking a simple question: does this verification genuinely evidence who I am dealing with, or does it just create a file note?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-7e2f0fec uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top has-ast-global-color-4-background-color\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Explore how AMLCC&#8217;s features can keep your business completely compliant<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/product-features\/training\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container article-cta uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-f6be450a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-69b8c097\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The one-stop AML solution<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ebdcd75c82448b1b24200aa26878c3fb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3\">Educate your teams, improve efficiency and achieve AML compliance all in one place, using AMLCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a href=\"\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button demo-secondary\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/lisa-jco\/amlcc-demo?hide_gdpr_banner=1&#038;primary_color=ff4f5b'});return false;\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-c5c14d25\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a787415a\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">We know AML<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9d9651e7d805b3930e06c1a2fdeee6c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3\">We\u2019re regulated professionals too. 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