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In brief: Law Society Rule 3-104 permits you to use an agent to verify a client’s identity on your behalf when the client is inside Canada or outside of Canada. You and the agent must have an agreement or arrangement in writing.
Rule - A lawyer’s firm, including lawyers or employees, may fulfill the lawyer’s responsibilities: Law Society Rule 3-99(3)
Rule - When verification is required and methods: Law Society Rule 3-102
Rule - Using an agent to verify ID: Law Society Rule 3-104
Practice Resource - Learn more about using an agent to verify ID: Client ID & Verification - FAQs
Practice Resource - Red Flags Quick Reference Guide
Practice Resource - Client Identification, Verification and Source of Money Checklist
Practice Resource - Client Identification and Verification - Top 10 tips
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Measures Webinar 2024 at 1:23 and 1:49 in particular
Rule - Definitions of “financial transaction” and “money”: Law Society Rule 3-98
Rules - Exemptions to verification requirements: Law Society Rules 3-99 and 3-101
Rule - Record keeping and retention: Law Society Rule 3-107
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