What is Companies House identity verification?

Identity verification is a new legal requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. All company directors and PSCs must verify their identity to receive a Companies House personal code.

How much does identity verification cost?

Digital verification starts from £39, with video call verification available from £49. We also offer in-person verification from £59 and priority same-day service at £99.

How long does verification take?

Most digital verifications are completed within 24 hours. The actual identity check takes just 5-10 minutes.

What documents do I need?

For digital verification, you need a biometric passport or UK driving licence. For video call and in-person verification, a wider range of documents is accepted including national ID cards.

How long does director verification take?

Digital verification takes 5-10 minutes and results are typically available the same day. Video call verification takes 15-20 minutes by appointment. In-person verification is completed during your office visit.

What documents do I need for director verification?

For digital verification, you need a valid passport, UK/EU driving licence, or UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). For video call and in-person verification, you need two documents: one photo ID from Group A and one supporting document from Group B (such as a utility bill or bank statement). See our full list of accepted documents for details.

Is TaxStats ID authorised by Companies House?

Yes, TaxStats ID is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) registered with Companies House. Our registration number is AP006589.

Do I need to verify my identity for each company I direct?

No. Once you have a Personal Code, it works for all your directorships. You only need to verify your identity once, and the same code applies to every company where you are a director or PSC.

What happens if I don't verify my identity?

From the relevant deadline, you will not be able to file your company's Confirmation Statement until all directors and PSCs have verified identities with an ACSP. This could result in your company being struck off the register.

ACSP Authorised Agent: AP006589

Director Identity Verification

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5-10 minutes

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Why Directors Need Verified ID

Companies House now requires all company directors to verify their identity before filing Confirmation Statements.

New Legal Requirement

Identity verification is now mandatory under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. All directors must comply.

Confirmation Statement Deadline

You cannot file your Confirmation Statement until all directors have verified their identity. Don't miss your deadline.

All Directors & PSCs

Every director and Person with Significant Control must verify. One verification covers all your company roles.

How Director Verification Works

Get your Companies House Personal Code in three simple steps

Choose Your Method

Select digital (£39), video call (£49), or in-person (£59) verification and complete secure payment.

Verify Your Identity

Complete the verification process using your passport, driving licence, or other accepted documents.

Receive Your Code

We submit to Companies House and they email your unique Personal Code directly to you.

Director Verification Pricing

Choose the verification method that works best for you

Digital

£39

Online verification via smartphone

Complete in 5-10 minutes
Same-day results
Passport or driving licence
No appointment needed

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Video Call

£49

Live video call verification

15-20 minute appointment
Speak to a real person
2 documents required
Flexible scheduling

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In-Person

£59

Visit our Manchester office

Face-to-face verification
Expert assistance
2 documents required
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More ways to verify — whoever you are

However you'd prefer to do it, you're welcome here.

Prefer not to do it online?

We'll send your verification link by email & text, invoice you, and walk you through it.

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Forming a new company?

You're welcome to verify before your company exists — no company number needed. We attach it later.

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Accepted Documents for Director Verification

Every document must be in date. Expired passports, driving licences or ID cards are automatically rejected and your verification will fail — please check the expiry date before you start or pay.

Digital Verification

You need ONE of:

Valid passport (biometric)
UK or EU driving licence
UK Biometric Residence Permit
EU national ID card (biometric)

Video / In-Person

You need TWO documents:

1x Photo ID (passport, licence, etc.)
1x Supporting document
e.g. utility bill, bank statement
Address docs dated within 3 months

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Director Verification FAQ

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Director Identity Verification

Why Directors Need Verified ID

New Legal Requirement

Confirmation Statement Deadline

All Directors & PSCs

How Director Verification Works

Choose Your Method

Verify Your Identity

Receive Your Code

Director Verification Pricing

Digital

Video Call

In-Person

More ways to verify — whoever you are

Prefer not to do it online?

Forming a new company?

Accepted Documents for Director Verification

Digital Verification

Video / In-Person

Director Verification FAQ

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