Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity of their clients and confirm property ownership before proceeding with any transaction.
At Filtons, we must obtain proof of identity, proof of address, and where applicable, details of any beneficial owners involved. We may also request information regarding the source or destination of funds. Without this documentation, we are unable to act on your behalf.
We require one document from List A (ID) and one from List B (proof of address). All documents must be original or certified.
List A – Proof of Identity
Valid passport
UK driving licence
EEA national identity card
List B – Proof of Address
(Must be recent and show your name and address)
Driving licence (if not used as ID)
Bank or building society statement (within 3 months)
Credit card statement (within 3 months)
Mortgage statement (within 12 months)
Utility bill (within 6 months)
Telephone bill (within 6 months)
Council tax bill (within 12 months)
Tenancy agreement (within 12 months)
HMRC tax notification (within 6 months)
Insurance certificate (within 12 months)
Solicitor’s letter confirming property purchase (within 3 months)
Electoral register confirmation (within 12 months)
Depending on your circumstances, further documents may be required:
Probate
Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
ID and proof of address for the executor/administrator
Limited Companies
Certificate of Incorporation
Articles & Memorandum of Association
Latest Confirmation Statement
ID for shareholders with 25%+ ownership
Offshore Companies
Incorporation documents and shareholder details
Certificate of Incumbency (if applicable)
ID for beneficial owners (25%+ control)
Trusts
Trust deed
List of trustees and beneficiaries
ID for individuals with 25%+ interest or control
Our team is here to ensure your property meets all identity and ownership verification standards.
Our team is here to ensure your property meets all identity and ownership verification standards.
