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What are ID1 and ID2 forms and what’s the difference?
ID1 and ID2 forms are applications to the government, specifically the Land Registry that verify you are who you say you are.
They provide the Land Registry with verifiable evidence that you do exist and that you are a real person or organisation.
The difference between ID1 and ID2 forms is that ID1 forms can only be completed by an individual, whereas ID2 forms can only be completed by companies. If you complete the wrong form, it’s not a big issue as it will simply be rejected, but you will have wasted money on having the form verified.
ID1 and ID2 forms are used exclusively by the Land Registry for the following situations:
- transfers (whether or not for value)
- transfers and deeds relating to the appointment or retirement of trustees
- leases (whether or not for value) that are being registered
- charges (mortgages) that are being registered
- discharge of a charge in form DS1
- release of a charge in form DS3
- surrenders of leases
- most voluntary and compulsory applications for first registration where the title deeds have been lost or destroyed
- all other applications for compulsory first registration
- any person who is a party to one of the above transactions who is not represented by a conveyancer
The form is extremely simple to fill out, requiring basic information about your name and home address. Some clients will be unsure about the type of application they are applying for. In this situation, our solicitors can advise on what needs to be included during your appointment.
You should be mindful when filling out an ID1 or ID2 form as providing false information is an offence under section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006. The punishment can be a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment or a fine that is unlimited and in some cases both.
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When is an ID1 or ID2 form required?
ID1 and ID2 forms are used in property transactions when either the buyer or the seller chooses to act for themselves and is therefore not represented by a conveyancer. In cases where both sides have conveyancers acting for them, ID1 forms are normally not required.
However, in certain situations, a conveyancer acting for a client may ask that their own client completes an ID1 application if, for some reason, they are unable to verify the client’s identity themselves.
Furthermore, if for example, a property is registered in two people’s names and they choose to act for themselves in a transaction, they will both need to submit separate ID1 forms, one for each person.
It’s worth noting that ID1 and ID2 forms are not required if the value of the land related to the transaction does not exceed £6,000.
Who can verify an ID1 or ID2 form?
ID1 and ID2 forms can only be verified by a solicitor, barrister, licensed conveyancer or notary public. The Land Registry used to offer a verification service, however this has currently been withdrawn due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While any of the above professionals can verify and ID1 or ID2 form, some will refuse to carry out the verification as there can be consequences to them if the applicant tries to commit fraud.
Our highly qualified solicitors in Brighton offer same day appointments if you need an ID1 or ID2 form verified. Contact us on 020 3007 5500.
What documents do I need to bring to my appointment?
Our solicitors in Brighton must see one of the following forms of photographic ID:
- Current valid full passport or,
- Current United Kingdom, EU, Isle of Man, Channel Islands photocard driving licence or,
- Current Biometric Residence Permit issued by the UK Home Office to a non-UK national resident in the UK
You must also bring two of the following documents:
- Credit card bearing the Mastercard or Visa logo, an American Express or Diners Club card, or a debit or multi-function card bearing the Maestro or Visa logo which was issued in the United Kingdom and is supported by an original account statement less than three months
- Utility bill less than three months old
- Council tax bill for the current year
- Council rent book showing the rent paid for the last three months
- Mortgage statement for the mortgage accounting year just ended
- Current firearm or shotgun certificate
And for corporations (ID2 forms) you will also need:
UK company
- an original company search in respect of the corporation which is dated within the last three months and which confirms that the corporation has not been dissolved; AND
- evidence of the individual’s authority to represent the corporation.
UK corporation (other than company)
- evidence that the corporation still exists and of his/her authority to represent the corporation in connection with this application.
Non-UK company or corporation
- evidence that the corporation (if a landlord, borrower or lender) is one and the same as the registered owner or estate owner; AND
- evidence of the individual’s authority to represent the corporation.
Remember...
In all cases, you must bring a photograph of individual or the individual representing the corporation.
Why contact our solicitors for your ID1 form or ID2 form?
If you are looking for a specialist verification solicitor to verify an identity for an ID1 form or an ID2 form please visit our contact us page or get in touch directly by calling us on 020 3007 5500.
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