Need To Get An ID1 Form? 

An ID1 form is a document used to prove your identity. Typically, it is needed during property transactions as a mechanism to protect against identity fraud and other types of criminal fraud.

Common examples of when you might need an ID1 form include:

• Mortgage registration
• Discharge of mortgage
• The surrender, grant or transfer of a lease

If your required to present an ID1 form for a property transaction, you will normally be informed by your bank or your conveyancer.

When submitting an application for an ID1 form, all the independent parties involved will need to have their identities certified. There are various identity document’s which we can use to verify a person’s ID, you will need to provide one of the following:

• Valid UK passport
• Biometric Residence Permit issued by the UK Home Office to a non-UK national resident in the UK
• Current UK, EU, Channel Islands, or Island of Man photocard driving license (not provisional)

Furthermore, you will also need to provide a document that can be used as proof of address (dated within the past 3 months). Common examples include:

• Council tax statement for the current year
• Postal mortgage statement for the most current year
• Council rent book which documents rent payment for the last 3 months

Some of the most common examples of when someone needs to complete an ID1 form include:

• Discharge of land
• Change of address
• Change of name
• Transfer, surrender or grant of a lease
• Transfer of land or mortgage
• Change of address

If you’re unsure whether you need an ID1 form, give us a quick call, we’ll be able to help. Our number is 020 3007 5500

Typically, it takes around 30 minutes for our solicitors to complete and verify an ID1 form. In the appointment, our solicitors will verify your identity for the Land Registry and sign and date the ID1 form.

Commonly an ID1 form is only valid for 3 months. Therefore, it’s best to complete an ID1 near the end of a property transaction, ideally just before exchanging contracts.

Britton and Time solicitors can help with all aspects of an ID1 form, from verifying a person’s identity to assisting with completing the ID1 form. For each ID1 certification, we charge £100 + VAT (£120).