AML ID Checks for UK Residents
For clients who live in the UK:
You can complete an AML ID check via the system.
The client may use an international passport, provided their residential address is in the UK.
Follow your usual in-system AML ID check process (for example, via AML ID Check / ID Check options on the case).
AML ID Checks for Clients Outside the UK
For clients who do not live in the UK:
You cannot complete their AML ID check via the system. Instead, you must request a manual AML check.
Open your email application.
Create a new email to: [email protected]
Include:
The client’s full name
The matter/case reference
Confirmation that the client is a non-UK resident
Any relevant background needed for the AML check
Attach the required documents (see below).
Send the email to request a manual international AML.
🤓 Note
Manual international AMLs will be processed outside the system and the resulting checks/reports will look different from standard in-system AML reports.
Documents Required for International AML Checks
When requesting a manual AML for a non-UK resident, you must provide the following:
Proof of address
For example, a bill (utility bill or similar) showing the client’s current address.
Passport
A clear copy of the client’s passport.
⚠️ Not Accepted
International driving licences cannot be used for international AML checks.
Make sure the copies are clear and legible before sending them to the Legal Bricks team.
Still Need Help?
If you are unsure whether a client should be processed via the system or manually, or need further clarification on acceptable documents, please email [email protected] or raise a support case and reference the title of this article.