Verifying your Identity

Banks and other financial institutions must verify the identity of their clients.
It’s a requirement of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act)

Justices do this by

• Comparing you with your photo ID document.
  (suitable forms of photo ID may include Passport, Driver Licence, Firearms Licence, Kiwi Access card).
• Writing a statement on a copy of the photo ID that includes words similar to
  “Certified true copy of [name of ID document] that represents the identity of the named individual”

This means

• You must bring your own photo ID document and a copy to the appointment.
• If you have been given an instruction sheet, bring that with you.
  Different companies require different wording, and the Justice needs to know what to write on your copy.
• You may also need to supply copies of other documents, such as a power bill, to confirm your address. Make sure you check what’s needed before meeting the JP.