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Companies House Verification - identity verification becomes a requirement from 18 November 2025
What you need to do
Identity verification is a 2-step process:
1. Verify your identity and get your Companies House personal code.
2. Provide your personal code to confirm you are verified for each role you hold.
If you’ve already verified your identity for Companies House, you do not need to do it again but you will need to provide us with your personal code for each role you hold.
How to verify your identity
There are 2 ways to verify your identity for Companies House
1. . Using the ‘Verify your identity for Companies House’ service
This service uses GOV.UK One Login to verify your identity.
GOV.UK One Login will ask you a few simple questions to work out the best way for you to verify your identity online. The options available may depend on your device, whether you have photo ID, and the type of ID you have.
2. Using an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
You can ask an ACSP to verify your identity on your behalf – for example, an accountant or solicitor. Find out more about ACSPs.
When an agent has agreed to verify your identity, you’ll need to give them documents from an approved list as evidence of your identity. They may charge a fee for their services.
We’ve designed our identity verification process to be simple, secure, and robust. Verification will use existing forms of identification, such as a passport or driving licence. These requirements will not create a digital ID for company directors or people with significant control (PSCs). It’s designed solely to prove that people are who they say they are.