Introduction: In today’s digital age, amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often overlook the significance of seemingly mundane paperwork. Yet, buried within the stacks of forms and documents lies one particular piece of paper that holds immense importance: the ID1 Form. Let me take you on a journey to unravel the…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…