My client has directed me to pay money in trust to another lawyer or paralegal. Do the verification requirements apply?
No. Back to top • Do I have to verify the identity of my client when I receive money from the trust account of another lawyer or paralegal? No, the verification requirements are not triggered in such a case. Back to top • So how do I verify the identity of my client? If your client is an individual, you must look at an original identifying document that you reasonably believe to be independent and reliable, such as a government issued driver’s licence, birth certificate, passport, or where permitted, a provincial or territorial health insurance card. You must also retain a copy of the document for your records. Back to top • How do I verify the identity of a corporation? You are only required to verify the identity of a corporation if it is a private company. To verify the identity of such a company you must consult documentation that is independent and reliable such as the corporation’s annual filing or a certificate of corporate status. Back to top • My client is a partnership. How d
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