Trouble getting certified copies of documents

rosie9111

Can anyone help please? I'm trying to switch from RBS to First Direct. Filled out the online forms etc: They are requesting "certified copies of my Proof of Identity and address. I can't find anyone to do this without going to a notary, which would cost me £70-£80 pound. They won't accept original documents!I've contacted my MP, but he says he can't do it...

Carrot007

The Post Office do a certified copy service. I used it for my identity documents when applying for a mortgage.

rosie9111

Thank you, but they won't accept the Post Office Service...

Archi_Bald

Why do you want to switch to a bank that makes it so difficult for you to join?

rosie9111

Thinking the same thing myself...!!!
I was really just wondering if other people had experienced the same issue...

nidO

Any solicitor can provide certified copies of documents, usually their fee will be in the region of £5 per document.

Alternatively any "Professional" can also certify documents (know and friendly doctors, accountants, architects, teachers etc?), but whether your bank accept these will depend how anal the bank is. If the bank won't accept documents certified by the post office i'd just tell them to shove their account and go elsewhere.

rosie9111

Thanks everyone, the list of "acceptable" persons is very restrictive, so i'm just going to tell them to stick it....!!!

skintpaul

Tried asking in a branch of HSBC? They own FD, I think..?

Atreyu107

I had no problem when I opened an account.

I changed my surname recently which means I tend to always get these sorts of requests when opening account, but they were more than happy to accept original documents. Perhaps it's work giving them another call? You may have just had the bad luck to be connected to a deliberately unhelpful agent.

System

You asked your MP to certify your documents
Talk about inappropriate :rotfl:

benjus

Try looking harder for a solicitor or notary that charges a more reasonable fee. Random example: http://www.morrisonspowart.com/deeds.html