What We Do
We offer identity verification services for individuals who need to confirm their identity with Companies House in compliance with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Services Provided
The identity verification service offers:
Verification of identity documents
Biometric and liveness checks
Validation of identity information against trusted sources
Submission of verification to Companies House to request your personal code
Services not provided
To avoid any misunderstanding, the business does not provide:
Corporate governance or legal advice
Financial, investment, or credit‑related services
Trust services or management of client funds
Do I have to use Board Verify to verify my identity?
No. There are a few ways to complete your Companies House identity verification.
But if those other options don’t work for you, or you simply want a hassle-free, guided process – you can use our regulated verification service.
Use the free Government app or web service
Most people can verify themselves using the official GOV.UK app or online portal. It’s free, quick, and works well if you have the right documents and a device that supports it.
Visit the Post Office
If the online route doesn’t work for you, selected Post Office branches offer in‑person identity checks. This is also free, but you need to start the process online and availability varies.
Use your accountant
Some accountants and company agents can verify identities for clients, as long as they are registered with HMRC as a Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
How do I know I can trust Board Verify with my data?
We’re an AML‑supervised ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider), meaning our identity‑verification process has been approved against strict government compliance standards – giving you confidence that your data is handled by a provider that’s been formally vetted and authorised to operate.
Board Verify Ltd. is supervised for anti‑money laundering compliance under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
How It Works
By using an HMRC-authorised, AML-supervised ACSP, every step is audit‑ready, giving you the assurance that your verification has been handled by a provider formally vetted and approved to operate.
Step 1: Confirmation
We confirm your identity using regulated AML checks that meet HMRC’s requirements for ACSP authorisation.
Step 2: Compliance
Your documents and information are reviewed by a trained compliance specialist, not an automated upload alone
Step 3: Submission
We complete the ACSP verification submission to Companies House, ensuring your identity is confirmed correctly and your personal code is issued without delay
This is the premium, fully‑managed option for directors and PSCs who want certainty, speed, and expert oversight — especially when the free routes don’t work or you simply prefer a professional to handle it for you
A fully personalised service
Our clients reveal the true value of our services and dedication. Discover their stories and experiences.
Board Verify made the process seamless and reliable, giving me complete confidence.
Samantha Lee
Company Director
We asked BV to verify our entire Board so we had everyone’s personal Code in time for our Confirmation Statement.
Michael Grant
Company Secretary
I struggled with the self-serve options, BV helped me through the process obtained my Personal Code.
Alicia Brown
Head of Corporate Governance