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Proof of Id and address for solicitor appointment

  • 04-01-2019 3:46pm
    #1
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I am seeing a solicitor soon to discuss a personal matter and they have requested proof of I'd and address.

    Is this normal?


Comments

  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,702 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    If you're going make a complaint and/or start an action against a named individual, they may want to ensure that you're not a nuisance litigant and are actually the person you claim to be. I can see the rationale behind it in those circumstances.


  • #3
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    coylemj wrote: »
    If you're going make a complaint and/or start an action against a named individual, they may want to ensure that you're not a nuisance litigant and are actually the person you claim to be. I can see the rationale behind it in those circumstances.

    That makes sense thanks. It's a family law related matter


  • #4
    Flincher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭Flincher


    Its completely normal. For most types of legal work, solicitors are required under anti-money laundering legislation to verify the identity of their clients. Even for types of work where there is no requirement, the Law Society recommends that solicitors still verify their clients.

    In this day and age, I'd find it strange if you weren't asked for ID and proof of address.


  • #5
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    Not only is it normal its a legal requirement for solicitors to do so.


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