Certified True Copy UK

  • Certified Documents for KYC and AML (Individuals)

    Certified documents play a key role in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. Because of UK and international AML laws, banks, property firms, government bodies, and regulated institutions must verify who they are dealing with. As a result, they cannot proceed unless compliant documents are provided. This guide explains what individuals…

  • Certified True Copy of ID & Address Proof for Buying Property in the UK

    What Solicitors and Estate Agents Actually Require (AML & KYC Guide) When you buy property in the UK, your solicitor or estate agent will usually ask you for certified true copies of your photo ID and proof of address. This step often comes first in the conveyancing timeline, because your solicitor cannot start work…

  • Certified True Copy (UK): Identity & Address Proof for Overseas Company Use

    When incorporating or maintaining an overseas entity, UK individuals often need to submit certified true copies of their identity documents and address proof instead of originals. In practice, overseas registries, banks, and corporate service providers rely on these certified copies to complete KYC and AML checks. As a result, they use them to verify…

  • UK Apostille for Vietnam

    Using UK Documents in Vietnam: Apostille & Consular Legalisation Guide (2025 Edition) Introduction If you need to use UK documents in Vietnam—such as a UK marriage certificate, degree certificate, or company incorporation papers—you must complete a two-step legalisation process: 1️⃣ UK Apostille legalisation (FCDO)2️⃣ Vietnamese Consular Legalisation at the Embassy in London What is…

  • UK Apostille for China

    UK Apostille for China: 2025 Guide to Documents & Process Introduction If you need to use a UK document in mainland China, you will usually need a UK apostille for China. Since 7 November 2023, this process has replaced Chinese consular legalisation, making things faster and simpler. The Chinese Embassy in London has officially…

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