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What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Use this service to verify your identity for Companies House.
How to tell Companies House you have verified someone's identity.
How to meet our identity verification standard when verifying someone’s identity for Companies House.
You need to prove who you are to set up, run, own or control a company in the UK.
How to complete your identity verification in person at a Post Office, once you've entered your photo ID details online.
Identity and Passport Service became Her Majesty’s Passport Office in May 2013.
How to use and manage the personal code you receive when you verify your identity for Companies House.
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Guidance about verifying your identity for Companies House.
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