What is Remote ID5 Verification and when do you need it?
When you are involved in property transaction, HM Land Registry may require you to complete an ID1 or ID2 form to confirm your identity. If you are not using a solicitor or conveyancer and want to verify your identity remotely, you may need to complete an ID5 Form.
This allows your identity to be checked properly by a qualified professional in a secure, real-time process.
How remote ID5 Verification works (step-by-step)
Here’s how you finish the process with a trusted online service:
- Book your appointment through Secure booking form to select the time most convenient to you.
- Submit a valid photo ID such as a passport and a recent proof of address (dated within 3 months).
- Join the Video Call with a certified verifier who will: check your identity with your photo ID, go over your details, and watch you sign the ID1 form (digitally or on paper depending on the method).
- After the call, the verifier sends you the fully completed ID1 and ID5 forms, ready to submit to HM Land Registry.
Why does HM Land Registry accept Remote ID5 Verification?
HM Land Registry accepts remote ID5 verification as this meets their security and legal requirements. The identity check is done by a qualified professional on a live video call and an ID1 and ID5 form is filled out correctly.
This process confirms your identity safely without the need to meet face to face and prevents property fraud.
Why choose remote verification?
You get several benefits when you choose to verify your ID remotely:
- You do not have to travel. You save time this way
- You can complete the process from any location. Even if you are outside the country
- You get your forms quickly usually within twenty four hours
- You follow the guidance from the Land Registry without having to go to a solicitor
- You have an experience with the Land Registry process and it is stress free, for you
Final thoughts
Remote ID5 verification gives you a fast and convenient way to complete your identity check without leaving home. As long as a certified verifier handles the process through a video call, HM Land Registry will accept your forms just as they would with an in-person meeting.