Proof of Id and address for solicitor appointment

Stheno · 04-01-2019 03:46PM #1

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

Is this normal?

coylemj · 04-01-2019 05:10PM

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.

Stheno · 04-01-2019 05:17PM

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

Flincher · 04-01-2019 05:43PM

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.

Mr. Incognito · 07-01-2019 10:38AM

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

Proof of Id and address for solicitor appointment

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