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In brief: If you have verified an individual’s identity previously, you are not required to repeat verification unless you have reason to believe that the information, or its accuracy, has changed (Law Society Rule 3-105(2)).
Rule - Timing of verification: Law Society Rule 3-105
Rule - Record keeping and retention: Law Society Rule 3-107
Practice Resource - Learn more about relying on previous verification: Client ID & Verification - FAQs
Practice Resource - Client Identification, verification and source of money checklist, includes sample agreement with agent
Practice Resource - Client Identification and Verification - Top 10 tips
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar 2024 at 1:51
Rules - Definitions of “financial transaction” and “money”: Law Society Rule 3-98
Rules - Exemptions to verification requirements: Law Society Rules 3-99 and 3-101
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