ID Verification Action Points 
Now that individuals are able to voluntarily verify (as of 8th April 2025), companies should start planning as to how the ID verification process will work for their company, directors and PSCs.
Companies need to start communicating with their directors and PSCs about what is happening, and the timescales (implementation during 2025 and 2026).
Companies will need to think about the following:
- Establish which individuals will need to have their identity verified and begin to compile details of the documentation required.
- Is the information currently registered with Companies House accurate for these directors/PSCs? Do their details exactly match the details in the documentation that will be used to ID verify these individuals? If not, make the necessary changes to Companies House filings in advance of ID verification.
- How will the IDs of directors/PSCs will be verified and by whom, for example, will it be directly by Companies House (CH) or through an ACSP?
- Does the company have overseas directors whom may be more complicated to identity verify?
- Will directors/PSCs voluntarily verify in advance of the compulsory 12 month transition period (starting in Autumn 2025)?
- Are there directors/PSCs who will not use the online system?
- Will directors/PSCs ID verify themselves, or will the company organise it for them?
- Are PSCs to ID verify only when contacted by CH? If so, PSCs need to be aware of this. How will this be communicated to PSCs?
- If using a third party ACSP, what information will the ACSP require to issue a Verification Statement?
- How will company stakeholders, most particularly directors and PSCs be made aware of the new rules on ID verification and the importance of notifying CH within the set timescales?
- Companies will need to consider carrying out disqualification checks on proposed directors/PSCs as standard going forward.