What is the other method of verifying the identity of a client I cannot meet in person?
If your client is an individual and is outside of Canada or if you choose not to use a commissioner of oaths or guarantor you will have to engage an agent to conduct the verification for you. If you use an agent you must have an agreement in writing with that person and they must provide you with the information they obtain. The agent may provide the information in an attestation. Back to top • I have acted for an individual client before and have already verified the client’s identity. Do I have to do it again? As long as you recognize the client, you do not have to verify the identity of an individual more than once. Back to top • My client is a corporation or a partnership. Do I have to verify its identity again if I have already done so? No, you don’t have to verify the identity of a client that is an organization if you have already done so. This exception also applies to verifying the identity of the person or persons instructing you on behalf of your corporate client and to obta
