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

DocumentDetails
UK/EU/EEA Driver’s LicenceMust be valid, not expired, photo only. Full or provisional.
Bank, Building Society or Credit Union StatementDated within 3 months, must include account number and show recent activity.
Credit Card StatementDated within 3 months, must include account number and show recent activity.
UK, EU, EEA Mortgage StatementDated within 12 months, must show account number.
Utility BillDated within 6 months, e.g., gas, electricity, water. Must show address for service and/or account number.
Telephone BillDated within 6 months, e.g., landline or mobile pay monthly. Must show address for service and/or account number.
Council TaxDated within 12 months, must show address for service and/or account number.
Tenancy AgreementDated within 12 months, must state full name and full property address.
Benefits Entitlement LetterDated within 12 months, issued by DWP or Jobcentre Plus. Must confirm benefit payable at time of issue.
HMRC Tax NotificationDated within 6 months, must state national insurance number and tax calculation.
Home or Motor Insurance CertificateDated within 12 months, must state insured address or registered address for vehicle and policy number.
UK Solicitors Letter Confirming House Purchase/Land RegistrationDated within 3 months, must state full name of new proprietor and full property address.
NHS Medical Card or Letter from GPDated within 3 months, must state individual’s date of birth and NHS number.
Official Confirmation of Electoral Register Entry or Poll CardDated within 12 months, must state full name and full address.

Without the required documentation, we cannot proceed with any work on your behalf.