Provide identity verification details for a person with significant control (PSC)
Use this service to provide the Companies House personal code and identity verification statement for a PSC, or to request an extension.
If you’re a PSC of a company, there’s a new legal requirement for you to verify your identity for Companies House.
When you’ve verified, you’ll get a unique identifier known as a Companies House personal code.
You must provide your Companies House personal code using this service. This is so we can connect your verified identity to our records. You’ll also be asked to tick a statement confirming your identity is verified.
Who can use this service
You can use this service if you are a PSC, or providing identity verification details on behalf of a PSC.
You cannot use this service if the PSC has their personal information protected at Companies House (or is waiting for the results of an application).
When you need to provide identity verification details
Every PSC has a 14 day period during which they must provide their Companies House personal code and verification statement.
The dates of your 14 day period depend on whether:
- you were registered with Companies House before 18 November 2025
- you’re also a director of this company
For more information, read the guidance on when to verify.
Check the dates of your 14 day period by selecting ‘Start’ and signing in to this service.
If you do not comply with identity verification requirements, you may be committing an offence and have to pay a financial penalty or fine. We will also display a note against your name on the public register.
Requesting an extension
If you cannot provide your verification details on time, you can use this service to request a 14 day extension. You need to do this before your verification deadline has passed.
Request an extension by selecting ‘Start’ and signing in to this service.
Before you start
To use this service, you’ll need:
- to sign in, or create sign in details
- the company number
If you’re providing identity verification details, you’ll need your Companies House personal code.
It can take up to 10 minutes to complete this service.
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