Photographic proof of identity

timmyt

Waterlily24 wrote: »

Hi

I wonder if anyone can help me please? When you put a property on the market do your estate agents need photographic proof of your identity by law?

they can insist on seeing your ID, yes, and what they ask for is a matter for them. asking for photo ID is quite reasonable.

you dont have to use them, but you know where they are coming from.

our every day life is about proving ID.

Londonsu

timmyt wrote: »

they can insist on seeing your ID, yes, and what they ask for is a matter for them. asking for photo ID is quite reasonable.

you dont have to use them, but you know where they are coming from.

our every day life is about proving ID.

Mine isnt and infact unless you want to go into some manky nightclub or want to buy your stella from tesco most people go for days months even without having to show proof of identity

Dont know what type of life you lead but its not the same as mine

Waterlily24

Jinx wrote: »

At our work we take 2 forms of ID (not estate agent), one photographic and one recent bill. In the absence of photographic we move to 5 forms of non-photographic. Just takes lots of current bills, it'll be fine.

I think I would struggle to find five as they say it's got to be dated within the last three months, I think I would even struggle it it was the last year lol.

The only things I can think of are bank statements and telephone bill for three months. A year would be community charge and pension letters from the government. We don't have gas and the electric is in hubby's name only.:(

tyllwyd

I know it's expensive, but the simplest thing would be just to renew your passport - then at least you've got id when it comes to mortgage applications, solicitors etc.

prudryden

Institutions can accept other proof of identity if you don't have a photo driver's license or a passport such as gov't pension papers. However, it is their choice if they do so. If, by chance, you do turn out to be a money launderer (which basically includes any form of criminality) and the company hasn't done any due diligence, then the estate agent or any other organization can be accused of complicity and the penalties are quite severe.

ceegee

I had to provide one item of photographic evidence and a utility bill when putting my late Mum's house on the market in October. Estate agent said it was because of money laundering regulations. It seems that if you don't have photographic ID such as a passport or driving license then any particular firm has it's own list of alternative acceptable proof(s) of ID/address.

I don't have a passport, so I use my driving license. The photo on it is absolutely ghastly and I feel so embarrassed when I have to hand it over to anyone. :eek:

MacMickster

Waterlily24 wrote: »

It's just the 'photographic' one I'm worried about not the address one (have plenty that will do for that). I don't drive and my passport ran out last year and I don't intend renewing it.

I don't see why your passport wouldn't still be acceptable as ID, providing that you are still recognisable from the photograph. You can't use it to travel outside the UK any longer, but it still shows that the passport office were satisfied that you are who you say you are when they issued it.

timmyt

Londonsu wrote: »

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Mine isnt and infact unless you want to go into some manky nightclub or want to buy your stella from tesco most people go for days months even without having to show proof of identity

Dont know what type of life you lead but its not the same as mine

- opening a video membership
- opening a bank account
- getting a mortgage
- flying on a plane
- getting a library card
- being stopped by the police

the list goes on, but thanks for the above examples.....

Torry_Quine

I don't have any photographic ID, don't drive or go abroad. Seem to manage to live my life quite fine.

MissMotivation

BornAtTheRightTime wrote: »

Estate Agents do that unfortunately. It's because they don't understand that the money-laundering issue is not their responsibility but that of your solicitor - and AFAIK only necessary when you're buying. Just stand firm if you don't want them to have it and state that your solicitor is dealing with all such items.

You're wrong! Estate Agents are bound by Money Laundering Regulations.

It is best practice to get ID from the Vendor (when house goes onto the market) and Buyer (when offer is accepted).