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 Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) team ensures your verification is completed correctly, quickly, and in full compliance with Companies House requirements.
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Complete Your ID Verificaiton with Us!
Fast, Accurate, and Hassle-Free IDV, Every Step of the Way
Identity Verification Assessment
Determine if you need to verify your identity for Companies House
Why Choose Sterling & Wells for Identity Verification?
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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.
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Fast, Smooth & Stress-Free IDV Process
Our identity verification service includes assistance with company formations, officer appointments, PSC updates, and other Companies House filings.
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Expertise With Overseas Directors & PSCs
Many of our clients are abroad, and we understand international documentation, certification, and issues — simplifying the process.
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Secure & Professional IDV Service
Our ACSP status ensures we meet the regulatory standards required for identity verification and document filings under the ACSP framework.
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.
What Sterling & Wells Offers?
Our Companies House ID verification service makes the process easy and fully compliant with Companies House rules. As your authorised corporate service provider (ACSP), we can also handle the filing on your behalf if required.
We verify the identities of all officers and controllers in your company, ensuring each verification complies with Companies House standards.
Whether you’re based in the UK, the U.S., Asia, or anywhere else, we provide a streamlined process tailored to your jurisdiction.
As an officially authorised corporate service provider, we carry out Companies House identity verification with full compliance and precision.
Once verified, we help you link your verification to your Companies House submission, or we can handle the filing for you.
Perfect for accountants, agents, and international clients managing multiple companies or corporate structures.
Documents Required for ID verification
To successfully verify your identity, you need to provide 2 documents. These can be chosen from Group A or a combine of Group A and Group B documents.
Photographic ID
Provide one of the following photo IDs:
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Passport (including Irish passport card, up to 18 months expired)
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EU Identity Card (with biometric info, including from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein)
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UK Biometric Residence Card (BRC)
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UK or EU Photocard Driving Licence (Full or Provisional)
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UK Armed Forces Veteran Card
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UK Accredited PASS Card
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EU/UK Government-issued Work Permit (photographic)
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Other Government-issued Photographic IDs (e.g., USA Permanent Resident Card)
Non-Photographic ID
If you don't have a Group A photo ID, you can provide a non-photographic ID from this list:
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Birth or Adoption Certificate
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Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate
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Utility Bill (dated within the last 3 months)
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Bank Statement (dated within the last 3 months)
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Mortgage Statement (dated within the last 12 months)
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UK Council Tax Statement (dated within the last 12 months)