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The Ultimate Guide to Land Registry Compliant ID Checks: What You Need to Know

NewsBy id5-site-user-90 July 25, 2024

Navigating the complexities of property transactions in the UK requires a thorough understanding of the processes involved, particularly Land Registry compliant ID checks. These checks are essential in ensuring secure and legitimate property transactions. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned property professional, understanding the importance, process, and compliance requirements of these checks is…

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Freedom Day has come and gone, but the ID5 Form lives on!

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 August 13, 2021

Since 4th May 2020, ID checks for HM Land Registry transactions being undertaken by individuals or companies themselves (ie. without them instructing a Solicitor) could be undertaken by way of video call, remotely, and without the need for any social interaction by a Solicitor (or other suitable individuals) performing the relevant checks and completing a…

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Happy New Year from ID5 Identification Verification!

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 January 4, 2021

We want to wish all clients and visitors to www.ID5.co.uk a very happy New Year! It is fair to say that 2020 was a significant upheaval for the entire world, not least those trying to conduct business or pursue any normal life tasks. We sincerely hope that the new vaccines reported in the news will…

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Merry Christmas from ID5 Identification Verification!

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 December 24, 2020

We want to wish all clients and visitors to www.ID5.co.uk a very Merry Christmas! We hope that you all have a happy, safe and socially distanced Christmas 2020! We look forward to servicing your HM Land Registry identification verification needs in 2021! We at ID5 Identification Verification are ready and able to provide a smooth,…

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Update to Practice Guide 67A – Temporary changes to HM Land Registry’s evidence of identity requirements

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 December 7, 2020

As we now know, from 4th May 2020, ID checks for HM Land Registry transactions being undertaken by individuals or companies themselves (ie. without them instructing a Solicitor) can now be undertaken by way of video link, remotely, and without the need for any social interaction by a Solicitor (or other suitable individuals) performing the…

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Updated Guidance for Conveyancers & Solicitors verifying ID

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 September 1, 2020

HM Land Registry provides guidance which can be found on www.gov.uk for Conveyancers and Solicitors on the verification of clients and individuals who require identification in order that they can complete their transaction themselves. This guidance is known as Practice Guide 67 “Practice guide 67: evidence of identity; conveyancers”. This guide explains when evidence of…

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Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic Update From Land Registry

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 May 4, 2020

From Monday, 4th May 2020, the Government and HM Land Registry have taken steps to ensure that individuals and companies can continue to “seamlessly” complete their land transactions. Private individuals and Directors of companies must have their identity checked prior to completing any transactions with HM Land Registry. If they instructed a Solicitor, the Solicitor…

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Law Society Gazette reports : “Land Registry relaxes ID rules for Covid crisis”

NewsBy gsm-id5-super-mgr-186 May 1, 2020

The Law Society Gazette has reported that HM Land Registry has brought new rules into force to assist individuals and companies with obtaining identification verification as part of transactions which they are conducting without the instruction of a Solicitor. The Law Society Gazette reported that “HM Land Registry has taken a tentative step towards accepting…

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