Anti Money Laundering
Identification and Proof of Address Requirements
As an Estate Agent, Auckland Estates Limited adheres to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. We are legally required to obtain and hold Identification and Proof of Address for all customers and to establish whether there are any beneficial owners for the transaction or activity.
Required Documentation:
- One document from List A (Identity Document)
- One document from List B (Proof of Address)
For Individuals or Entities:
- Limited Companies: Provide individual identity evidence from List A and B for all individuals or entities with 25% or more of the shares or voting rights.
- Trusts: Provide evidence for individuals with a vested interest in 25% or more of the capital or property.
- Offshore Companies: Provide Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, Latest Annual Return, Share Certificate(s) showing the Ultimate Beneficial Owner, or Certificate of Incumbency. Additionally, a nominee director declaration and/or general Power of Attorney may be required.
List A – Identity Document
| Document |
|---|
| Current signed passport |
| Valid UK driving licence |
| EEA member state identity card |
List B – Proof of Address
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| UK/EU/EEA Driver’s Licence | Must be valid, not expired, photo only. Full or provisional. |
| Bank, Building Society or Credit Union Statement | Dated within 3 months, must include account number and show recent activity. |
| Credit Card Statement | Dated within 3 months, must include account number and show recent activity. |
| UK, EU, EEA Mortgage Statement | Dated within 12 months, must show account number. |
| Utility Bill | Dated within 6 months, e.g., gas, electricity, water. Must show address for service and/or account number. |
| Telephone Bill | Dated within 6 months, e.g., landline or mobile pay monthly. Must show address for service and/or account number. |
| Council Tax | Dated within 12 months, must show address for service and/or account number. |
| Tenancy Agreement | Dated within 12 months, must state full name and full property address. |
| Benefits Entitlement Letter | Dated within 12 months, issued by DWP or Jobcentre Plus. Must confirm benefit payable at time of issue. |
| HMRC Tax Notification | Dated within 6 months, must state national insurance number and tax calculation. |
| Home or Motor Insurance Certificate | Dated within 12 months, must state insured address or registered address for vehicle and policy number. |
| UK Solicitors Letter Confirming House Purchase/Land Registration | Dated within 3 months, must state full name of new proprietor and full property address. |
| NHS Medical Card or Letter from GP | Dated within 3 months, must state individual’s date of birth and NHS number. |
| Official Confirmation of Electoral Register Entry or Poll Card | Dated within 12 months, must state full name and full address. |
Without the required documentation, we cannot proceed with any work on your behalf.