Guided verification
We walk you through each step of the Companies House identity check so nothing is missed or rejected.
Compliance services
Verify Your Identity For Companies House
New UK rules require directors and people with significant control to verify their identity with Companies House. We guide you through the whole check — upload your documents, complete a live identity check, and receive your personal code.
- Guided step by step
- Live identity check
- Get your personal code
- Priority option within 2 business days
Why it matters
Meet the new identity verification requirement
Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, identity verification at Companies House is becoming mandatory for directors and people with significant control. We make completing it straightforward.
Document check
We verify your photo ID and proof of address against the requirements.
Live identity check
A live check confirms you are who your documents say you are, to the standard Companies House expects.
Personal code issued
You receive your Companies House personal code, which links your verified identity to your company roles.
Priority option
Need it quickly? A priority upgrade is available at checkout — within 2 business days instead of the standard within 7 business days.
Confirmation document
You get a verification confirmation document for your records.
Verified and coded
Documents checked, identity confirmed, personal code issued.
Included
What the verification covers
Everything needed to complete your Companies House identity check and get your code.
- Photo ID and address proof verificationChecked against Companies House requirements.
- Live identity checkConfirms your identity to the required standard.
- Companies House personal codeIssued once your identity is verified.
- Verification confirmation documentFor your own records.
- Guidance at every stepWe help you get each part right the first time.
Step by step
How it works
- 1
Start the check
Buy the service and begin the guided identity verification flow.
- 2
Upload your documents
Provide your photo ID and proof of address.
- 3
Complete the live check
Finish the live identity check to confirm it is really you.
- 4
Get your personal code
Receive your Companies House personal code and confirmation document.
Why identity verification now matters
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduced identity verification at Companies House to make the register more reliable and harder to abuse. Over its rollout, directors and people with significant control are required to verify their identity.
Verifying through a guided service means your documents and live check are handled to the right standard, and you come away with the personal code that ties your verified identity to your roles on the register.
- Applies to directors and people with significant control
- Part of making the Companies House register trustworthy
- Produces a personal code linked to your company roles
1 code
Your Companies House personal code, once verified
2 business days
With the priority upgrade chosen at checkout (standard: within 7 business days). Plus a confirmation document for your records.
What you will need
You will need a valid photo ID and a proof of address, plus the ability to complete a live identity check. Having these ready makes the process quick.
If you are unsure what counts or how the live check works, we guide you through it — the point of the service is to make a new, unfamiliar requirement simple to complete correctly.
- A valid photo ID document
- A recent proof of address
- A short live identity check
Add-ons
Get your company set up
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FAQ
Identity verification questions
Who has to verify their identity?
Under the new rules, directors and people with significant control of a UK company are required to verify their identity with Companies House as the requirement is rolled out. This service helps you complete that check.
What is a personal code?
It is a code Companies House issues once your identity is verified. It links your verified identity to your roles — such as being a director — on the register. You receive it once your verification is complete.
What documents do I need?
A valid photo ID and a proof of address, plus the ability to complete a short live identity check. We tell you exactly what is acceptable before you start.
How fast is it?
Standard verification is completed within 7 business days once your documents and live check are in. If you need it sooner, a priority option (within 2 business days) is available at checkout.
Do I get proof afterwards?
Yes. You receive your Companies House personal code and a verification confirmation document for your records.
Verify your identity for Companies House
Complete the check with guidance at every step and receive your personal code and confirmation document.