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ID1, ID2 and ID5 services

This is a specific service for the UK HM Land Registry. These forms are normally required to prove your identity when you don’t have a solicitor to act for you.

Does HM Land Registry need to verify your identity?

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ID1, ID2 and ID5 identity verification, Liverpool and Wirral

In order to prevent identity theft and fraud, the Land Registry will want to make sure that the correct person is applying to change the register for a UK property.

Normally, this will be done by the solicitor acting for you, but if you don’t have one, then the Land Registry will ask for an ID1 form to be completed. You will need to appear before one of the professions listed in the form (a notary being one of these), with your identity documents and a photograph before completing the form together. An ID5 is used by the authorised person if the identification has taken place remotely.

How do we complete the documents?

If you wish to proceed, we can arrange a meeting at a time to suit both of us. I will follow this up with a confirmation email and a Zoom link if necessary.

Why might a notary be needed?

  • To verify your identity when applying to change the Land Registry record for a UK property
  • As a notary, I hold one of the professions listed within the ID1 form
  • Notaries can act as certifying officers, but cannot provide legal advice on the transaction, unless we are suitably qualified (I cannot do this for you)
  • Your usual or local solicitor doesn't currently have the availability you require

FAQs

Unsure whether you need a notary Based in Liverpool or the Wirral and looking for more information? Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.

Notaries are the third branch of the legal profession. This branch is often unheard of as there are a lot more lawyers and barristers. In order to be a notary you have to have a law degree or be a qualified solicitor or a barrister and pass the notarial practice course. The profession is regulated by The Faculty Office.
A lot! A notary public like me can take oaths and affirmations, prepare some documents and assist with the completion of others amongst many other things.
For ID1 or ID2 forms you will need to bring the documents that are listed in the form itself. I can only accept those documents listed within the forms. Normally, a passport or UK driving licence is sufficient. If you need to use list B, then you must bring the items specified. You will also need to bring a passport size photograph for me to endorse.
Your passport and UK driving licence. If not available then you will need to bring the items covered within List B.
A recent bill or annual statement such as your council tax bill or mortgage statement.
£90 for the first document and £20 thereafter for each additional form completed during the same meeting.
Local clients from the Liverpool, Wirral, and surrounding areas can use the in-person method of certifying an ID1. Those based elsewhere in England and Wales can use my remote ID5 service.

A few words from my clients

Elaine was my Notary of choice back in August 2020. Her welcoming yet professional demeanour was exemplary. My documents were presented beautifully and arrived in plenty of time before I moved to Kuwait. Knowing how fantastic a job she had done, I contacted Elaine this summer to ask if she could offer her reliable services again. Through regular communication, Elaine has once more made my pre-arrival process back to Kuwait a seamless one. What a woman!

Ashleigh O'Grady

When you have need for the services of a Notary, it's usually for an important reason. Over the years, Elaine has been of great assistance in my many requests. Her professionalism and response is second to none, whilst her transparecy in undertalking her duties provides a reassuring level of comfort. The end result is an accurate and reliable service, which is flawless in every regard. Thank you very much for all which you do.

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Would definitely recommend Elaine to anybody, she was efficient, professional and very friendly.

Jenni Lloyd

Why choose me?

A specialist notary public, I provide notarial services to organisations and individuals throughout the North West. But why choose me over another notary?

Every client is different and so are their requirements. Whilst rules and regulations demand that our work is done in a certain way, however, we're committed to providing to meeting our clients' needs, providing the most flexible service possible. Perhaps you want somebody to handle the entire process for you? You may need an evening or weekend appointment or even an office visit? No matter what your requirements, I'm here to support you.
Appointments would usually take place in my office (also my home address) but, if this is unsuitable for you, I'm more than happy to visit you at your own home or workplace.
I haven't always wanted to be a notary public. My journey throughout the legal sector and beyond has given me a breadth of experience working many notaries can only dream of, having worked within a variety of sectors and for a truly diverse range of people. I use this experience to deliver excellent communications, accurate documents whilst offering a personal, efficient customer service.
Most of my clients initially have no idea what a notary is, or what we do. I'm always happy to explain the ins and outs of the notarisation process and the process of completing the documents that you bring to me. If you need to bring your children, dogs or anyone else to your appointment that's absolutely fine.