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ID verification

Verify your clients in minutes, wherever they are

Our ID checks are compliant with HM Land Registry's Digital ID standard, HMRC guidelines and the requirements for Companies House. Plus, we've been certified against the UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework.

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Join over 1,500 regulated firms taking control of their CDD

    Thirdfort meets HM Land Registry’s Digital ID Standard and also gives us peace of mind that we’re keeping on top of AML regulations and staying compliant.

    Boyce Hatton

    The ability for clients to complete the necessary ID verification checks in a timely fashion has proven a key differentiating factor in what is an increasingly competitive marketplace.

    Thomas Legal

    The thirdfort app with a screen showing the start of an ID check

    ID verification that meets the required standards

    Thirdfort is certified under the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF), and our service is on the GOV.UK register of digital identity services.

    Our Enhanced NFC ID check has been designed to meet the HM Land Register “Safe Harbour standard”. As such, it is compliant with the guidelines for this as set out in Practice Guide 81 “Encouraging the use of digital technology in identity verification”. The Enhanced NFC ID check meets all the guidelines outlined in this guide. You can see the guide here.

    Our ID verification helps Authorised Corporate Services Providers (ACSPs) to identify directors and Persons of Significant Control (PSCs) to the standards required for Companies House. Our secure app can validate biometric and cryptographic features of identity documents, such as passports.

    How it works

    Step 1

    Select the ID verification you need through our portal or partner platform.

    Step 2

    Your client will receive an SMS with instructions to download our app.

    Step 3

    Next, they’ll complete the requested ID verification in our app.

    Step 4

    Once they’re finished, you'll receive a report with clear, actionable results.

    One place for Digital ID verification

    • From Brighton to Bologna, clients can complete their checks wherever and whenever they like.

    • Using NFC technology, our app reads and verifies digital signatures and signing keys used in e-passports.

    • Thousands of identity documents can be verified from issuing government bodies around the world.

    • Our verification is fully compliant with HM Land Registry's Digital ID Standard and the identity verifications requirements for Companies House, enabling Authorised Corporate Services Providers to verify directors and Persons of Significant Control (PSCs).

    Verify international addresses

    • Two high quality address matches found using Experian data.

    • 17 jurisdictions covered globally.

    • Additional proof of address documentation can be requested if needed.

    Checks, clear and complete

    • Thirdfort has built-in guardrails to prevent blurry photos or unusable information being submitted.

    • Your clients can contact our team of experts to help them complete their checks are quickly as possible, without bothering your team.

    • When completing their checks, we offer clear guidance throughout to ensure the right information is collected first time, cutting the annoying back-and-forth.

    Share and access completed checks

    • Cut the needless duplication of ID checks for your clients with Thirdfort Secure share

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      Share a qualifying check with another firm and, once they accept, we’ll give you a rebate.*

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    Verify individuals quickly and securely.

    Using an app to verify individuals is the fastest and most secure method. It can elevate your client onboarding process, making it feel slick and professional.

    FAQs

    For checks on individual clients you’ll typically need a name and phone number as a minimum. However we also offer checks on counterparties where less information is required. 
For checks on companies, you can search using the company name or company registration number.

    Unlike other providers, we’ve built extensive guardrails into our app that prevents your client from submitting poor quality photos of identity documents. That means no more unusable reports and duplicating checks.

    We verify identity documents from nearly every jurisdiction, giving you one process to follow wherever your client is from.
    We can electronically verify the residential address of client's from 17 different jurisdictions. Results from these checks are instant.

    We use Experian as our data provider for address verification.

    Using the NFC chip in a passport is the most secure way of verifying your client’s identity and is a key requirement for HM Land Registry’s Digital ID standard. Because of that we always encourage client’s to use this method where possible. If for whatever reason this isn’t possible, we offer alternative secure methods for identity verification using alternative types of identity documents.

    The process itself typically takes client’s a couple of minutes once they get started. We complete thousands of checks every week and have tailored our app to ensure it’s as simple and secure as possible for your clients. That’s why 75% of individuals complete their checks within 24 hours.

    Of course. Whilst an app-based check is by far the most secure method available, we offer alternatives within our platform, so you can verify client’s in a way that suits your firm’s processes.

    Intelligent client due diligence

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