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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 to comply with the rule.
Rules - A lawyer’s firm may fulfill the lawyer’s responsibilities: Law Society Rule 3-99(3).
Rules - When verification is required and methods: Law Society Rule 3-102.
Rules - 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, current to September 1, 2023; includes Sample Agreement with Agent for Verification. (Note the changes to Law Society Rules 3-102 and 3-104 made on March 8, 2024 that affect parts of this checklist.)
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar see in particular 1:16:00.
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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