ID2 Form Verification for Corporate Bodies
HM Land Registry identity verification for companies, trusts and corporate bodies — carried out by a Faculty Office–regulated London notary public. Signed, sealed and accepted first time. Same-day appointments in London or nationwide by video.
Book Your ID2 Verification
Tell us about your company or trust and we’ll confirm your fixed-fee quote and an appointment — usually within the hour. No obligation.
When Is Form ID2 Required?
Form ID2 is required whenever a company, trust or other corporate body is party to a property transaction, no conveyancer is acting for it, and HM Land Registry needs evidence of identity for the person signing on the entity’s behalf. It is the corporate equivalent of form ID1 (which covers a private individual). Where the check is carried out by video call rather than in person, the conveyancer also completes form ID5. The ID2 form verifies the identity of a company director, trustee or authorised representative and confirms they have authority to act for the corporate body they represent.
Typical situations where the ID2 form is needed include a company director signing a transfer of equity, a trustee retiring from a trust that holds registered land, or a limited company taking out or discharging a mortgage. In practice, HM Land Registry may require an ID2 across a wide range of applications — transfers, mortgages and other charges, the grant or surrender of leases, the appointment or retirement of a trustee, a first registration (including compulsory first registration), and the discharge of a mortgage (form DS1) or a release of part (form DS3). The completed ID2 acts as the certificate of identity HM Land Registry requires for the corporate body, and it protects against identity fraud by ensuring the person signing genuinely acts on behalf of the company or trust. If your conveyancer or solicitor has asked for a completed form ID2, a notary public can confirm identity, verify authority and complete the professional’s section to the standard HM Land Registry requires.
Many corporate clients need more than one identity check. If your company also has to complete Companies House director identity verification under the ECCTA rules, or a Register of Overseas Entities filing, we can handle those alongside your ID2 — the same regulated identity checks, completed online.
How Does ID2 Verification Work?
Our notary public completes ID1, ID2 and ID5 verifications for limited companies, charitable trusts and corporate trustees. Most ID2 appointments are completed in a single short meeting, in person or by video, with your certified form returned the same day.
Book Your Appointment
Book online or call our London office. We confirm a slot and tell you which ID documents and company evidence to bring.
Identity Verification
The notary confirms your true likeness against your photo ID, verifies your authority to act, and completes the professional’s section accurately.
Certified Form Delivered
We sign, seal and return your completed ID2, ready to submit — with a digital copy for your conveyancer.
Verification can be completed in person at our office or remotely by video under the ID5 form process, which is ideal for remote or nationwide clients. Call us to book your appointment, or book online for a next-day slot.
What Documents Do You Need for the ID2 Form?
HM Land Registry requires specific evidence of identity for the individual, plus evidence of the corporate body and the signer’s authority to act. Personal details — name, address and date of birth — must be consistent across every document, whether the dealing is a transfer of title deeds, a mortgage or another registered application. The requirements set out here reflect HM Land Registry practice as it stands in 2026. Bring a completed form ID2 (downloadable from GOV.UK); we will guide you through the professional’s section on the day.
Primary photo ID (one of)
- Current valid full passport (UK or overseas)
- Photocard driving licence
- Current Biometric Residence Permit
Proof of address (one of)
- Council tax bill (current year)
- Utility bill (current year)
- Bank statement (within the last three months)
Company or trust evidence
- Certificate of Incorporation, or a printout from Companies House showing the company number and registered address
- Board resolution or letter of authority confirming your role
- For a trust, the relevant trust deed or deed of appointment
- Completed form ID2 (downloadable from GOV.UK)
If your name has changed you may also need a deed poll. Where several directors or trustees need verifying, we can complete multiple ID2 forms in the same appointment, each at our fixed fee.
Who Can Verify Form ID2?
Form ID2 must be verified by a conveyancer authorised under the Land Registration Rules 2003 — HM Land Registry’s definition of “conveyancer” includes a duly certificated notary public, alongside a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and a licensed conveyancer. The professional confirms they have conducted the identity check, verified the true likeness of the person against their photo ID, satisfied themselves as to the evidence of identity, and confirmed that person’s authority to sign on behalf of the company or trust before completing the professional’s section.
As a Faculty Office–regulated notarial practice, we retain a secure copy of your identification documents and the completed form as part of our money laundering compliance obligations. Every verification includes client due diligence and, where applicable, verification of beneficial ownership under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, all handled in strict accordance with UK Data Protection law.
Why Companies Choose Edward Young Notaries for ID2 Verification
- HM Land Registry–approved verification by a qualified notary public acting as conveyancer
- Trusted by solicitors, conveyancers and corporate clients nationwide
- Same-day appointments and a fixed fee of £100 plus VAT per verification
- We also complete ID1 and ID5 forms — one partner for every Land Registry ID form
- Professional’s section and supporting documents checked correctly — accepted first time, no requisitions
- Data-protection compliant — documents handled securely and destroyed after filing
What Our Clients Say
“I was so grateful for Susanah’s calm, professional manner. Like other clients that day I was there about Companies House identity verification. She saw me the same day that I rang and completed the process quickly and efficiently, and helped me with the next step.”
— Karen G., Google review
“Excellent service, very professional and friendly staff. I had never needed a notary before, but everything was explained to me clearly, along with all the documents and information I needed to complete the process.”
— Keith F., Google review
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A Recent ID2 Case
A company representative needed to complete an ID2 form for a corporate property matter but could not attend our office in person. He sent his photo ID, proof of address and the ID2 form ahead of the appointment; we verified his identity and authority to sign by secure video call, completed the professional’s section, and returned the certified ID2 the same day — with no need to travel.
Need an ID2 Form Verified for Your Company or Trust?
Book a fixed-fee ID2 appointment with a London notary public — in person or by video — and have your certified form back the same day.
Overseas companies: the Register of Overseas Entities
An ID2 confirms the identity of the person signing for the company. If that company is incorporated outside the UK and holds UK land, it also needs a valid Overseas Entity ID from Companies House — HM Land Registry will not complete the disposition without it. See registration of overseas entities lawyers London and the annual overseas entity update statement we file for registered entities.
ID2 Form: Frequently Asked Questions
Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers
Address: 19 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PH
Phone: +44 20 7499 2605
Email: notary@notarypubliclondon.co.uk
Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30
Regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Members of The Notaries Society and STEP. ACSP registered. We also complete ID1 form verification for individuals, ID5 form remote verification by video call, and Form LL restriction applications.
Related Notary & Land Registry Services
- → ID1 form verification for individuals
- → ID5 form remote video verification
- → ID3 form: which ID form do you need?
- → ID1 form verification near me
- → Form LL restriction on registered land
- → Online notary services UK
- → Companies House director identity verification
- → Register of Overseas Entities filings
Get Your ID2 Form Verified Today
Fast, fixed-fee verification by a Faculty Office–regulated notary public — accepted first time by HM Land Registry. Same-day appointments in London or nationwide via video.