12/11/2025
Identity verification requirements start from 18 November 2025
More than 1 million individuals have already verified their identity for Companies House.
From 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement. This date is not a deadline, it marks the start of a 12-month transition period, giving your company time to make sure all directors and people with significant control (PSCs) have verified their identity by their due dates.
After 18 November, you’ll be able to check the Companies House register to see the verification due dates for each role you hold.
What you need to do
Identity verification is a 2-step process:
Verify your identity and get your Companies House personal code.
Provide your personal code for each role you hold to confirm you’re verified.
Watch our understanding identity verification video and read our guidance for more information on when you need to verify and provide your personal code.
If you’ve already verified your identity, you do not need to do it again – but you must provide your personal code for each role you hold.
Find out what happens if you do not verify.
How to verify your identity
There are 2 ways to verify your identity for Companies House:
1. Using the Verify your identity for Companies House service.
This service uses GOV.UK One Login to verify your identity.
GOV.UK One Login will ask you a few simple questions to work out the best way for you to verify your identity online. The options available may depend on your device, whether you have photo ID, and the type of ID you have.
If you have a UK photo card driving licence, UK passport or a non-UK biometric passport and access to a smartphone, you can verify your identity using an app. This is the quickest way to verify your identity.
2. Using an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
You can ask an ACSP to verify your identity on your behalf – for example, an accountant or solicitor. Find out more about ACSPs.
