How to Verify Your Identity for Companies House
A practical overview of Companies House identity verification for directors, PSCs and people filing company information.
Companies House identity verification is designed to confirm that people shown on the public register are who they say they are. The exact journey can depend on your role and filing, so always start with the current instructions in the relevant Companies House service.
Prepare before you begin
Identity verification checklist
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Once your identity has been verified, you may receive a personal code. That code connects the verification to company roles and filing journeys. Do not share it publicly or include it in ordinary company records, invoices or emails.
If several directors or PSCs need to complete verification, ask each person to begin early. A company cannot assume that one person’s completed verification covers another individual. Check the filing instructions before a confirmation statement or incorporation deadline.
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