Identity Verification for Directors & PSCs

Companies House Identity Verification Service

At Sterling & Wells, we provide a smooth and reliable companies house identity verification service for directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and anyone required to both UK residents and non-residents. 

Whether you’re forming a new company, updating officers, or acting as a filing agent, our team ensures your verification is completed correctly, quickly, and in full compliance with Companies House requirements. 

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This question applies if you were appointed as a new director or PSC on or after April 8, 2025.
This question applies if you are planning to be appointed as a director or PSC on or after November 18, 2025.

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Why Choose Sterling & Wells for Identity Verification?

  • Specialists in UK Company Compliance

    We focus on UK corporate compliance, Companies House regulations, and cross-border structures — ensuring your verification is accepted the first time.

  • Fast, Smooth & Stress-Free Process

    Our identity verification service includes assistance with company formations, officer appointments, PSC updates, and other Companies House filings.

  • Expertise With Overseas Directors & PSCs

    Many of our clients are abroad, and we understand international documentation, certification, and issues — simplifying the process.

  • Secure & Professional Service, Backed by Full Corporate Support

    We use secure systems to protect documents and assist with company formations, officer changes, PSC updates, and filings.

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Identity Verification: Mandatory from 18 November 2025

From 18 November 2025

New directors and PSCs must verify before appointment or incorporation. 

By Autumn 2026

All existing directors and PSCs must be verified.

Failure to comply will result in your inability to file your confirmation statement or other company filings, which may ultimately lead to the dissolution of your company. You may face penalties or restrictions, and your name may be annotated in the public register as unverified. 

Why Verify Early? 

  • Avoid delays: Millions will need to verify in a short window; backlogs are expected. 
  • Correct errors: Mismatched records (like wrong DOB or address) will block verification. 
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What Sterling & Wells Offers

Whether you’re based in the UK or abroad, or need to verify one person or several, our Companies House identity verification service makes the process easy and fully compliant with Companies House rules.

✔ Complete Identity Verification for Directors & PSCs

We verify the identities of all officers and controllers in your company, ensuring each verification complies with Companies House standards. 

✔ UK & Overseas Identity Verification

Whether you’re based in the UK, the U.S., Asia, or anywhere else, we provide a streamlined process tailored to your jurisdiction. 

✔ Fast and Secure Digital Verification

We use secure, compliant verification systems to complete checks quickly without compromising data privacy.

✔ Filing Support (Optional)

Once verified, we help you link your verification to your Companies House submission, or we can handle the filing for you. 

✔ Bulk Verification for Corporate Clients

Perfect for accountants, agents, and international clients managing multiple companies or corporate structures. 

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Identity Verification

Verify Your Identity for Companies House

To successfully verify your identity, you need to provide 2 documents. These can be chosen from Group A or a combination of Group A and Group B documents.

Group A

Photographic ID

Provide one of the following photo IDs:

  • Passport (including Irish passport card, up to 18 months expired)
  • EU Identity Card (with biometric info, including from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein)
  • UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) (up to 18 months expired)
  • UK Biometric Residence Card (BRC)
  • UK or EU Photocard Driving Licence (Full or Provisional)
  • UK HM Forces ID Card
  • UK Armed Forces Veteran Card
  • UK Accredited PASS Card
  • EU/UK Government-issued Work Permit (photographic)
  • Other Government-issued Photographic IDs (e.g., USA Permanent Resident Card)
Group B

Non-Photographic ID

If you don't have a Group A photo ID, you can provide a non-photographic ID from this list:

  • Birth or Adoption Certificate
  • Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate
  • Utility Bill (dated within the last 3 months)
  • Bank Statement (dated within the last 3 months)
  • Mortgage Statement (dated within the last 12 months)
  • UK Council Tax Statement (dated within the last 12 months)

How Our Identity Verification Process Works

These are the steps of our simple, secure, and efficient process of Companies House ID verification:

Step 1: Contact Our Team

You start by contacting Sterling & Wells. Our team of experts talk to you, understand your situation and inform you of the documents needed.

Step 2: Information Collection, Video Call and Official Engagement

After the signing of engagement letters and official onboarding, our team will hold a video call and review your documents to verify your identity before proceeding with the Companies House.

Step 3: Submission to Companies House

Once your ID is verified, we promptly inform Companies House that your verification is complete and approved. This ensures your records are updated quickly, allowing you to proceed with confidence and meet all compliance requirements.

Step 4: Receive Your Personal Code

Your Personal Verification Code will be sent to you directly by Companies House to your registered email address. We'll follow up and help you with anything that is pending or doesn't go through until it's done. 

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Why is Sterling & Wells different?

  • Specialists in UK company compliance and property structures 
  • Extensive experience with overseas directors & international clients 
  • Fast turnaround with accurate, compliant verification 
  • Secure document handling & fully confidential process 
  • Clear instructions to avoid rejected filings  
  • Dedicated support from start to finish 

We make Companies House identity verification simple, reliable, and tailored for individuals and businesses with cross-border needs. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every director and PSC must complete identity verification under the new Companies House rules.

Yes, we regularly work with clients in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and around the world.

Most checks are completed within 1–3 business days of document submission.

Absolutely. We can prepare and file documents on your behalf as an add-on service.

Yes. We handle all information securely and follow strict data protection standards.

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