Verifying your ID with Companies House
Companies House has introduced a new ID verification process to increase security for registered companies. This is a new legal requirement to verify that you are who you say you are, aiming to reduce the risk of fraud and improve company transparency, trust, and accuracy.
Everyone who is a Company Director, or ‘A Person with Significant Control’ (PSC) of a charitable company, CIC, or social enterprise registered with Companies House is now required to verify their identity before the filing their company’s next confirmation statement (for Directors) or within a 14 day period specified by Companies House for Persons with Significant Control.
The law comes into effect from 18 November 2025, so act now to verify your identity before the deadline.
To help you, we’ve created some guidance around verifying your ID with Companies House. This includes what you need to do if you have photograph ID and if you don’t. If you do have photo ID and need some support with verifying, please email support@vast.org.uk or call 01782 683030.
Once your ID has been verified, you’ll be given a Companies House personal code. You’ll need this code to do things like:
- File your confirmation statement.
- Register as a director, board member, or trustee.
- Register as a Person with Significant Control.
If you don’t complete your ID verification and get your code, you won’t be able to do these things from 18th November 2025.
If you’re already a director or PSC, you’ll need your Companies House personal code to connect your verified ID to Companies House Records. It’s a legal requirement to make sure your ID is linked to any roles you have.