Certified ID for Overseas Property Purchase or Sale: Same-Day UK Solicitor Service

Buying or selling property abroad often starts with an identity check.

A foreign lawyer, notary, estate agent, bank or mortgage broker may ask for a certified passport copy. They may also request certified proof of your home address.

In addition, the recipient may need documents from every buyer, seller, director, shareholder or beneficial owner involved in the deal.

A certified ID for an overseas property purchase confirms that the copy matches the original document shown to the solicitor. Where required, the solicitor can also confirm that the passport photograph matches the person seen.

Ginkgo Advisory provides a same-day express remote solicitor certification and certified copy service for suitable clients. We support property buyers and sellers in the UK and overseas.

However, each country and receiving organisation applies its own rules. Therefore, please send us the property lawyer’s or agent’s written instructions before certification.

Quick answer: Can a UK solicitor certify ID for an overseas property purchase?

Yes. A UK solicitor can certify suitable copies of a passport, identity card and proof of address when the overseas recipient accepts solicitor certification.

GOV.UK lists solicitors among the professionals who may certify documents. It also lists passports, driving licences, bank statements, council tax bills and utility bills as common examples.

The solicitor must compare the copy with the original. They then sign and date the copy and add the required certification details.

Still, the foreign lawyer, notary, bank or property agent makes the final decision on acceptance.

Certified property ID service at a glance

Requirement	Our service
Certified passport copy	Available for suitable documents
Certified national identity card	Available for suitable documents
Certified driving licence	Available where the recipient accepts it
Certified proof of address	Available for suitable statements, bills and official letters
True-likeness certification	Available after the solicitor sees the holder
Remote solicitor appointment	Available for suitable cases
Same-day certified PDF	Available after all checks and payment
Wet-ink hard copy	Available by post or courier
Direct delivery overseas	Available with the client’s authority
Apostille support	Available where the foreign recipient requires legalisation

Same-day service applies to our certification work. It does not mean that the foreign lawyer, bank or property authority will complete its checks on the same day.

Why do overseas property professionals ask for certified ID?

Property professionals must often identify the people involved in a transaction.

Customer due diligence normally covers the customer’s name, date of birth, residential address and official photographic identification. A passport commonly proves identity, while a bank statement or utility bill may prove the home address.

These checks can apply when someone:

• Buys an overseas property
• Sells a foreign property
• Applies for a foreign mortgage
• Transfers property between family members
• Buys property through a company
• Acts under a power of attorney
• Invests in an overseas development
• Opens a client or escrow account
• Sends money for a deposit or completion
• Receives sale proceeds from abroad

Property checks may also cover the source of the purchase money. Therefore, a certified passport forms only one part of the KYC process.

Who may request the certified documents?

Several organisations may ask for the same information during one property transaction.

Foreign property lawyer

The local lawyer may need identification before opening a file or accepting instructions.

They may also need to confirm the identity of the person who will sign the contract, deed or power of attorney.

Overseas notary

Some countries use a civil-law notary during a property transfer.

The notary may request certified identity documents before the signing appointment. Alternatively, the notary may insist on seeing the original passport directly.

Estate agent

An estate agent may complete its own KYC and anti-money-laundering checks.

As a result, the agent may ask for certified ID before accepting an offer, listing a property or receiving a reservation payment.

Bank or mortgage lender

A foreign bank may require certified identity and address documents before opening an account or approving a mortgage.

The lender may also request income evidence, tax records and details about the source of the deposit.

Property developer

A developer may carry out KYC before accepting a reservation or signing a purchase agreement.

This request commonly affects buyers who purchase new-build or off-plan property.

Currency or payment provider

A foreign-exchange company or payment provider may need separate customer checks.

Consequently, documents accepted by the property lawyer may not always satisfy the payment provider.

Tax adviser or accountant

A local adviser may ask for identification before applying for a tax number, registering the owner or completing a tax return.

Each organisation may use a different checklist. Therefore, one certified copy does not guarantee acceptance by every party.

Who may need to provide certified ID?

The document request can cover more than the named property owner.

The recipient may ask for documents from:

• The buyer
• The seller
• A joint buyer
• A joint owner
• A spouse or civil partner
• An attorney
• A company director
• A shareholder
• A beneficial owner
• A trustee
• A settlor
• A beneficiary
• An authorised signatory
• A person who supplies the purchase funds

Where a company buys the property, the KYC process may extend through every company in the ownership chain.

Official property-related KYC guidance may require identity and address evidence from the people who ultimately own or control a customer. It may also require a company structure chart and supporting company records.

Which identity documents can a solicitor certify?

A UK solicitor may certify several types of identity document.

Passport

A valid passport provides the most common form of photographic identification.

The recipient will usually need the passport photograph page. However, some organisations may also ask for:

• The signature page
• Residence permit pages
• Relevant visa pages
• Pages with address details
• Every used passport page
• A full copy of the passport

Therefore, send the recipient’s instructions before preparing the copy.

National identity card

A national identity card may work when the foreign lawyer or bank accepts it.

The solicitor may need to certify both the front and back.

Photocard driving licence

Some recipients accept a photocard driving licence as identity or address evidence.

However, others insist on a passport or national identity card. Do not assume that a driving licence will satisfy an overseas property authority.

Residence card

A residence card may support your immigration status or home address.

Still, it may not replace the passport. The recipient may ask for both documents.

Can a UK solicitor certify a foreign passport?

Yes. A UK solicitor may certify a copy of a foreign passport in a suitable case.

The solicitor must inspect the original document and compare it with the proposed copy. In addition, the foreign recipient must accept certification from an England and Wales solicitor.

The nationality of the passport holder does not, by itself, prevent UK solicitor certification.

However, the solicitor may need extra checks where:

• The document uses an unfamiliar format
• The passport appears damaged
• The photograph no longer resembles the holder
• The document contains unclear information
• The client only holds a digital image
• The passport has expired
• The client cannot show the original clearly

We may ask for additional identity evidence in these situations.

Which proof-of-address documents can a solicitor certify?

A foreign property lawyer or bank often asks for a second document that shows your current residential address.

Common examples include:

• Bank statements
• Credit card statements
• Utility bills
• Council tax bills
• Mortgage statements
• Government letters
• Tax documents
• Current driving licences
• Official residence documents
• Tenancy agreements

GOV.UK lists bank statements, utility bills and council tax bills among documents that professionals may certify.

However, the recipient controls the acceptable-document list.

For example, one lawyer may accept a bank statement from the previous three months. Another may allow a utility bill from the previous six months.

How recent must proof of address be?

No single time limit applies to every overseas property transaction.

Some recipients request a document from the previous three months. Others allow documents issued during the previous six months.

Certain official KYC lists use different periods for different documents. For example, a bank statement may need to be more recent than a mortgage statement or annual tax bill.

Therefore, check both:

• The issue date of the address document
• The date of the solicitor’s certification

A correctly certified statement may still fail when the recipient considers the statement too old.

Can a solicitor certify an online bank statement?

Yes, in a suitable case.

First, download the complete PDF directly from your bank. The statement should clearly show:

• Your full name
• Your current home address
• The bank’s name
• The statement date
• The account details
• Every page

Next, tell us how you obtained the file. We may ask you to show the document within your online banking account during the video appointment.

However, some organisations reject internet-printed statements. Others accept downloaded PDFs but require extra evidence about the source. Official KYC policies can differ on this point.

For that reason, do not send only a screenshot, cropped image or edited statement.

What does solicitor certification confirm?

A certified true copy confirms that the copy matches the original document shown to the solicitor.

It does not automatically confirm that:

• The passport authority issued a genuine passport
• The passport remains valid after the certification date
• The client has legal capacity to buy or sell
• The client owns the purchase money
• The funds have a lawful source
• The person has authority to represent a company
• The property transaction complies with foreign law
• The recipient will accept the certified copy

The foreign property professional must still complete its own legal and compliance checks.

What is true-likeness certification?

A standard true-copy statement compares the copy with the original document.

By contrast, a true-likeness statement compares the passport photograph with the passport holder.

For example, the overseas lawyer may ask the solicitor to confirm that:

• The copy matches the original passport
• The solicitor saw the passport holder
• The photograph resembles the person seen

The solicitor can only give true-likeness wording after seeing the holder clearly.

Therefore, the client should attend the video appointment personally. Another person cannot show the passport on the holder’s behalf.

What wording does a UK solicitor use?

GOV.UK gives the following standard wording:

“Certified to be a true copy of the original seen by me.”

The solicitor should also:

• Sign the copy
• Date the certification
• Print their name
• Add their occupation
• Add their address
• Add their telephone number

These requirements appear in the current GOV.UK document-certification guidance.

For an overseas property transaction, the recipient may request more detailed wording.

A suitable statement might confirm that:

• The copy matches the original document
• The solicitor inspected the original
• The photograph matches the holder
• The solicitor met the holder by live video call
• The passport appeared valid on the inspection date

However, the solicitor must only make statements that the completed checks support.

Sample certification wording for an overseas property transaction

Where the recipient accepts remote solicitor certification, suitable wording may read:

I certify that this is a true copy of the original passport seen and checked by me. I also certify that the photograph is a true likeness of the passport holder, whom I saw by live video call on the date stated below.

The solicitor may then add:

• Signature
• Certification date
• Full professional name
• Solicitor, England and Wales
• Professional address
• Telephone number
• Email address
• SRA details
• Professional stamp

This wording remains an example. The receiving lawyer, bank or notary may provide its own form or statement.

Does the solicitor need to see the original passport?

Yes. The solicitor must inspect the original document before certifying a true copy.

GOV.UK tells applicants to provide both the original and the photocopy to the person who certifies the document.

An email scan alone does not prove that the sender holds the original.

During a remote appointment, the solicitor may ask the client to:

• Hold the passport beside their face
• Show the front cover
• Open the photograph page
• Move the passport under the light
• Tilt the document
• Show every edge
• Display security features
• Confirm selected personal details
• show the machine-readable zone clearly

The client must use a suitable camera, internet connection and lighting.

Can solicitor certification take place remotely?

Remote certification may work for suitable clients and documents.

However, a video call does not remove the solicitor’s professional duties. The solicitor must complete enough checks to support every statement on the certified copy.

The SRA has warned solicitors about the extra risks of remote identity work. In particular, it has highlighted deepfakes and the risks of relying only on video calls.

Therefore, our remote process may also include:

• Electronic identity verification
• Facial comparison
• Document authenticity checks
• A second identity document
• Proof-of-address review
• Live movement instructions
• Security questions
• A review of the recipient’s instructions
• Additional checks for higher-risk cases

We will not certify a passport from an email attachment alone.

Is a video call enough?

Sometimes, but not always.

A straightforward live check may provide enough evidence for a basic certified copy. However, the solicitor may require more information when the case presents extra risk.

For example, we may need additional checks where:

• The client uses an unusual identity document
• The passport photograph looks very different
• The client connects from a high-risk location
• The receiving instructions require full identity verification
• The transaction involves a company or trust
• The client acts for another person
• The video quality remains poor
• The document appears damaged
• The information does not match other records

Remote-only customer checks can trigger extra due-diligence measures in higher-risk cases.

Same-day express remote solicitor certification

Ginkgo Advisory provides a same-day express remote solicitor certification service for suitable overseas property documents.

The service may cover:

• Passport certification
• National identity card certification
• Driving licence certification
• Residence card certification
• Proof-of-address certification
• True-copy wording
• True-likeness wording
• Live remote document inspection
• Same-day certified PDF delivery
• Wet-ink hard-copy preparation
• Direct delivery to the foreign lawyer
• Apostille support where required

We may complete a straightforward case on the same UK business day when:

• The recipient accepts a UK solicitor
• The recipient accepts the remote process
• You send clear instructions
• You provide suitable documents
• You attend the video appointment
• The solicitor completes all required checks
• You make payment
• No additional verification issue arises

Same-day completion does not apply to an apostille, embassy process or overseas courier unless we expressly confirm otherwise.

How our same-day remote service works

1. Send the overseas property request

First, send the email, form or checklist from the foreign lawyer, bank, notary or estate agent.

We review whether the recipient asks for:

• A solicitor
• A lawyer
• A notary
• A certified true copy
• True-likeness wording
• Wet-ink certification
• Electronic certification
• An apostille
• Embassy legalisation

This first review can prevent you from ordering the wrong service.

2. Provide clear colour scans

Next, send a full colour scan of your passport photograph page.

Every edge should remain visible. In addition, the copy should show the photograph, document number, dates and machine-readable zone clearly.

Please also send the complete proof-of-address document when required.

3. Complete the document review

The solicitor reviews the scans and the receiving instructions.

At this stage, we may identify:

• An expired passport
• An address mismatch
• Missing pages
• An unclear photograph
• A cropped document
• Outdated proof of address
• Different names
• Missing certification wording
• A notary requirement
• An apostille requirement

We can then address the issue before the appointment.

4. Attend the live video appointment

During the appointment, show your face and original documents clearly.

The solicitor may ask you to move the passport, confirm details or show another document.

Please do not use a virtual background. Also, complete the call from a well-lit and private location.

5. Complete any extra identity checks

Some cases need additional electronic or documentary checks.

The solicitor may ask for a second ID, further address evidence or supporting information.

These checks protect both the client and the recipient.

6. Prepare the certified documents

After completing the review, the solicitor adds the approved wording and professional details.

We prepare each certified document separately unless the recipient permits another format.

7. Receive the same-day certified PDF

Where the recipient accepts digital delivery, we send a clear PDF after completion.

You can then forward it to your lawyer, agent, bank or property adviser.

Alternatively, we can send the document directly with your authority.

8. Receive the wet-ink hard copies

Some recipients need the original solicitor signature.

In that case, we prepare wet-ink certified copies and return them by tracked post or international courier.

Can we send the documents directly to the overseas lawyer?

Yes.

We can send a certified PDF directly to:

• A foreign lawyer
• A notary
• An estate agent
• A property developer
• A bank
• A mortgage broker
• A tax adviser
• An accountant
• A company service provider

Direct delivery can create a clearer document trail.

However, we need your authority before sharing personal data with another organisation.

Can one certified copy satisfy every party?

Not always.

The estate agent, lawyer, bank and notary may each apply different KYC rules.

For example:

• The estate agent may accept a scanned certified passport
• The lawyer may need true-likeness wording
• The bank may require a recent address document
• The notary may insist on the physical original
• The land authority may require an apostille

Therefore, ask whether the parties can share one KYC document set.

Where possible, obtain one combined checklist before certification.

Does each document need separate certification?

Usually, yes.

The passport and proof of address serve different purposes. Therefore, the solicitor will normally certify each document separately.

A multi-page bank statement may also need:

• Certification on every page
• Initials on each page
• Page numbering
• A statement that covers the full document
• Binding or secure attachment

The recipient decides the page format.

For this reason, send the complete document before the solicitor starts.

Can a certified PDF replace the wet-ink copy?

It depends on the recipient.

Some overseas lawyers accept a scan of the wet-ink certified document. Others accept an electronically signed PDF.

However, a notary, bank or public authority may ask for the paper original.

Therefore, confirm whether the recipient needs:

• A scanned wet-ink copy
• An original wet-ink copy
• An electronically signed PDF
• A certified copy with an apostille
• Both digital and paper versions

We can often send the PDF first and dispatch the original afterward.

Is solicitor certification the same as notarisation?

No.

A solicitor-certified copy and a notarised copy involve different professional services.

Service	Main purpose
Solicitor-certified copy	Confirms that a copy matches the original shown
True-likeness certification	Confirms that the photograph matches the person seen
Identity verification	Uses wider checks to verify the person’s identity
Notarised copy	A notary completes a notarial act or certificate
Apostille	The FCDO authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal
Embassy legalisation	An embassy or consulate completes an additional country-specific step

When the instructions say certified by a UK solicitor, certified by a lawyer or certified true copy, solicitor certification may meet the request.

By contrast, use a notary where the wording expressly requires:

• A notary public
• A notarised passport
• A notarial certificate
• A notarial act
• Notarial execution

Do not assume that a solicitor and notary remain interchangeable in every country.

Does certified ID for overseas property need an apostille?

Not always.

Many property lawyers and estate agents accept a solicitor-certified copy without an apostille.

However, an overseas notary, land authority or government body may ask for legalisation.

The FCDO can legalise eligible copies of documents, including passport and driving-licence copies, after a UK solicitor or notary certifies them. The FCDO then attaches an apostille after checking the relevant signature, stamp or seal.

Before ordering an apostille, ask the recipient:

• Does it need an apostille?
• Will it accept a solicitor-certified copy?
• Does it require a notary instead?
• Does it need a paper apostille?
• Will it accept an e-Apostille?
• Does every document need a separate apostille?
• Does the destination require further embassy legalisation?

These questions can prevent duplicate fees and delays.

Paper apostille or e-Apostille?

The UK Legalisation Office provides paper apostilles and e-Apostilles.

For an e-Apostille, the document must appear as a PDF with an eligible electronic signature from a UK solicitor or notary. However, the recipient may still insist on a paper apostille.

Therefore, check the required format before the solicitor signs the document.

An electronically certified copy and a scan of a wet-ink copy do not always follow the same legalisation route.

Can the FCDO apostille a foreign document?

The UK Legalisation Office cannot legalise a document that another country issued.

Instead, you normally need to arrange legalisation in the country of issue.

For example, the UK route may apply to a UK solicitor’s certification. However, it will not turn a foreign civil document into a UK-issued document.

Where the file includes both UK and foreign documents, each item may need a different legalisation route.

What about a power of attorney for an overseas property?

A power of attorney often allows a foreign lawyer or representative to sign property documents for the buyer or seller.

However, signature witnessing differs from certified-copy work.

The foreign lawyer should prepare or approve the power of attorney. They should also confirm:

• The required wording
• The signing method
• Whether the client must sign before a solicitor or notary
• Whether the witness needs special qualifications
• Whether the document needs an apostille
• Whether the destination needs embassy legalisation
• Whether a translation is necessary

The FCDO can legalise an eligible power of attorney after a UK solicitor or notary completes the required signing step.

Do not sign the document until the foreign adviser confirms the process.

Does certified ID prove the source of purchase funds?

No.

Certified ID confirms a document copy. It does not prove how you earned or obtained the purchase money.

The foreign lawyer, bank or agent may ask for separate source-of-funds evidence.

Possible documents include:

• Bank statements
• Salary records
• Tax returns
• Investment statements
• Property sale documents
• Loan agreements
• Company dividend records
• Probate documents
• Inheritance records
• Gift letters
• Savings records

Customer due diligence may include the source and origin of funds, recent financial statements and details about the purpose of the transaction.

Therefore, prepare the financial evidence early.

Can a solicitor certify source-of-funds documents?

A solicitor may certify suitable copies of bank statements, tax records and other supporting documents.

However, copy certification only confirms that the copy matches the source document shown.

It does not automatically confirm that:

• The money has a lawful source
• The funds belong to the client
• The account balance remains current
• The foreign lawyer should accept the evidence
• The document proves the full purchase price

A source-of-funds report or legal opinion requires separate work and instructions.

What if a company buys the overseas property?

A company purchase usually creates a wider document request.

The foreign lawyer or bank may ask for:

• Certificate of incorporation
• Company registry extract
• Memorandum and articles
• Register of directors
• Register of shareholders
• Certificate of good standing
• Company structure chart
• Board resolution
• Authorised signatory list
• Passport for each director
• Passport for each beneficial owner
• Proof of address for key individuals
• Source-of-funds evidence

Official property-related KYC guidance may require certified company records and evidence that identifies the ultimate owners and controllers.

Therefore, send the complete company structure before arranging certification.

What if a trust owns or funds the property?

A trust structure may require documents from several people.

The recipient may ask for identification from:

• Trustees
• Settlors
• Protectors
• Beneficiaries
• People with control
• People who provide the purchase funds

They may also request the trust deed, amendments and an ownership chart.

The foreign adviser should confirm which trust documents need certification or legalisation.

What if the passport name differs from the property documents?

A name difference can delay a property purchase or sale.

For example, your passport may show a married name while your bank statement uses a previous name.

The recipient may then request:

• A marriage certificate
• A civil partnership certificate
• A deed poll
• A divorce order
• A statutory declaration
• Another official name-link document

Send every name variation before certification.

We can also certify suitable name-change documents when the recipient accepts solicitor certification.

Do non-English documents need a translation?

Possibly.

The foreign lawyer or authority may ask for a translation into the local language.

A solicitor-certified copy does not create a certified translation. Instead, a suitable translator must confirm that the translation accurately reflects the original document.

GOV.UK advises translators to state that the translation remains true and accurate, and to add their details and the date.

The recipient may also require:

• A sworn translator
• A court-approved translator
• A consular translator
• Translation after apostille
• Translation before legalisation

Therefore, confirm the order of each step before arranging the translation.

Common mistakes when certifying ID for foreign property

Small errors can delay a reservation, mortgage or completion.

Common problems include:

• Sending only a passport scan
• Failing to show the original passport
• Using an expired identity document
• Cropping the passport page
• Hiding the machine-readable zone
• Sending a blurred photograph
• Using outdated proof of address
• Providing a mobile screenshot
• Leaving out statement pages
• Using a work address instead of a home address
• Failing to explain a name difference
• Omitting true-likeness wording
• Using a solicitor when the recipient requires a notary
• Ordering an apostille before checking the instructions
• Sending a digital copy when the recipient needs wet ink
• Sending one certification for unrelated documents
• Assuming ID certification proves the source of funds
• Failing to identify a company’s beneficial owners
• Signing a power of attorney too early
• Using a UK apostille route for a foreign-issued document
• Assuming same-day certification means same-day property completion

An early document review can prevent many of these problems.

Frequently asked questions

Can a UK solicitor certify my passport for buying property abroad?

Yes, where the overseas lawyer, notary, bank or property professional accepts an England and Wales solicitor.

The solicitor must inspect the original before certifying the copy.

Can KH LAM certify my documents remotely?

Yes, in a suitable case.

You must attend a live video appointment and show the original documents clearly. We may also require electronic identity checks.

Can you provide same-day certification?

Yes, subject to document quality, recipient acceptance, appointment availability, payment and completion of all checks.

Same-day service normally covers the certified PDF. Hard-copy delivery takes additional time.

Can you certify a non-UK passport?

Yes. We can review a valid foreign passport where the recipient accepts UK solicitor certification.

Can you certify my spouse’s passport during the same appointment?

Yes, where your spouse attends the appointment and completes the required checks.

Each person must show their own original documents.

Can you certify proof of address?

Yes. We can certify suitable bank statements, utility bills, government letters and other accepted address documents.

Can you certify an electronic bank statement?

Yes, in a suitable case.

However, the receiving organisation must accept an electronic statement. We may also ask you to prove the source of the PDF.

Can you certify a screenshot from mobile banking?

A screenshot may not contain enough information.

A complete PDF statement usually provides stronger evidence. However, the recipient decides what it will accept.

Does the solicitor need my original passport?

The solicitor must inspect the original.

A suitable remote inspection may avoid posting the passport, but an email scan alone does not meet our process.

Must I post my original passport?

Not in every case.

A remote appointment may work where the solicitor can complete enough checks and the recipient accepts the process.

Does the passport certification need true-likeness wording?

Only where the recipient asks for it or the nature of the check requires it.

We review the foreign instructions before preparing the statement.

Can my relative certify my passport?

GOV.UK advises applicants not to use a person who is related to them, lives at the same address or has a personal relationship with them.

Therefore, use an independent solicitor.

Can one certified passport work for the estate agent and lawyer?

Possibly.

However, each party may apply different wording, date and format rules. Ask them to confirm before certification.

Does the certified passport need a stamp?

A professional stamp may help the recipient identify the certifier.

However, a stamp does not replace the signature, date, wording and professional details.

Do I need a notary?

Use a notary where the receiving instructions expressly require notarisation or a notarial act.

A general request for solicitor certification may not require a notary.

Do I need an apostille?

Only when the receiving organisation asks for legalisation.

Do not assume that every overseas property transaction requires an apostille.

Can you arrange an apostille?

Yes. We can support paper apostille and e-Apostille applications where the document qualifies and the recipient accepts the chosen route.

Can you certify a power of attorney?

A power of attorney may need signature witnessing, notarisation or another formal step.

Please send the foreign lawyer’s approved document and signing instructions before you sign.

Does certification complete the KYC process?

No.

The recipient may still ask for source-of-funds evidence, tax information, employment details, company records or beneficial-owner documents.

Can you certify company documents for a corporate property purchase?

Yes, in suitable cases.

We can review company certificates, registers, constitutional documents and related records. Separate legalisation may also apply.

Can you send the certified copy directly overseas?

Yes. We can email the certified PDF or send hard copies by international courier with your authority.

Does certification guarantee that the property transaction will proceed?

No.

The overseas lawyer, notary, bank, agent or public authority makes the final decision.

Arrange certified ID for an overseas property purchase or sale

Ginkgo Advisory provides a same-day express remote solicitor certification and certified copy service for overseas property buyers and sellers.

Our service may include:

• Passport certification
• National identity card certification
• Driving licence certification
• Residence card certification
• Proof-of-address certification
• True-copy certification
• True-likeness certification
• Live remote original-document inspection
• Electronic identity checks where required
• Same-day certified PDF delivery
• Wet-ink hard copies
• Direct delivery to the overseas lawyer
• Paper apostille support
• e-Apostille support
• International courier delivery

KH LAM completes the certification as a practising Solicitor, England and Wales.

We assist clients based in the United Kingdom and overseas. Remote certification may remove the need to post an original passport in suitable cases.

However, the receiving organisation controls final acceptance. Therefore, please send its latest written requirements before the solicitor prepares the documents.

Ginkgo Advisory provides independent solicitor certification and legalisation support. We do not act for the foreign property lawyer, bank, notary, land registry or estate agent unless expressly agreed.