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Proving property ownership and identity requirements

Proving property ownership and identity requirements

Proving property ownership
and identity requirements

Proving property ownership
and identity requirements

Like all estate agents in the UK, Hawes & Co is subject to The Money Laundering Regulations 2017. This means that we have to obtain and hold identification and proof of address for all customers.

We are also required to establish whether there are any beneficial owners on whose behalf the transaction or activity is taking place, therefore we would request that you identify anyone who you would consider to be a beneficial owner.

Where appropriate, the source or destination of funds may also be requested. Without this information we will be unable to proceed with any work on your behalf.

Individual identity documents

Hawes & Co will require one form 'identification' and one form of 'proof of address'. The list below should give you a guidance of what type of identification and proof of address will be acceptable.


Identity

  • Passport
    Has to be current and signed
  • UK driving licence
    Valid, Full or Provisional
  • EEA member state identity card


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 6 months E.g. Gas, electricity, water. Must show address for service and/or account number. No general correspondence.
  • Telephone Bill
    Dated within 6 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.
  • Home or Motor Insurance Certificate
    Dated within 12 months. Must state insured address or registered address for vehicle and policy number. 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