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Identity fraud
In any transaction affecting land, be it a sale or a purchase or establishing a mortgage over land, it is important to confirm the identity of the parties involved in the transaction.
To ensure you don’t become a victim of identity fraud when dealing with land, it is recommended that stringent processes be adopted in verifying the identity of person(s) claiming a right to deal with the land.
How do I verify the identity of a person claiming a right to deal with land?
Confirmation of identity consultation paper
The Confirmation of identity consultation paper has been prepared to prompt discussion on the appropriate standard if identification that should be required and to consider the types of matters that should be covered by the Regulations. Read more.
