ID Verification, Swears and Declarations

At JCP Solicitors, we offer a range of pre-arranged services to assist with identity verification, swearing oaths and statutory declaration ensuring both compliance and convenience. Whether you need a basic verification or more comprehensive certification for regulatory or legal purposes, our qualified solicitors and conveyancers are here to help. For all the below we request that you make an appointment as we cannot offer a walk in service.

Standard Swears (Oaths)

If a document is required at court, it typically must be sworn before a Solicitor or a Commissioner for Oaths. This involves holding a bible or other holy text whilst making the swear. If the statement is later found to be false, it could lead to penalties such as a fine for perjury or even imprisonment! For those who are not religious, there is the option to affirm instead of swearing an oath. Affirmations are formal declarations that the statement is true and carry the same legal weight as an oath.

The standard fee for this service is £5, payable in cash to the Solicitor, with an additional charge of £2 for each annex. While £5 may not seem like much nowadays, it might just cover their next takeaway coffee!

Statutory Declaration

These are similar to oaths but do not need to be sworn on a holy text. Usually this will be a legal document that you cannot have signed and witnessed by your own solicitor or a member of their practice.

We are usually able to make statutory declaration appointments at most of our offices but apologise that we do not offer this as a walk in service.

Again, the standard fee is £5 in cash (£2 for each annex) paid directly to the solicitor who signs and witnesses your document.

Notarising Documents

We do not offer this service and suggest you visit: The Notaries Society

Verification of ID as a True Likeness

This service involves verifying that the individual matches their provided identification documents.

Key Details:

This verification is not for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) purposes or for another company to rely on
A qualified Solicitor will handle this process, in the same way as a standard swear
The cost of this service is £5 in cash, paid directly to the Solicitor who undertakes this for you

Verification of ID for Anti Money Laundering and Client Due Diligence Purposes

This service involves certifying ID documents for compliance purposes, allowing another company to rely on the certification.

Eligibility:

Non-Clients: Unfortunately, we cannot provide this service for individuals who are not JCP Solicitors clients
Existing Clients with a Live Matter: This service is provided free of charge
Existing Clients (Past 10 Years): For clients with a closed matter within the last 10 years, we can provide this service for a fee of £50.00 plus VAT

Process for Certification:

Qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives will handle certification
ID documents must be certified, and an attached form must be completed

Completion of Land Registry ID1 Form

This service assists individuals dealing with another company or solicitor by completing the Land Registry ID1 Form.

Eligibility:

Non-Clients: We cannot assist individuals who are not JCP Solicitors clients
Existing Clients with a Live Matter: This service is provided free of charge
Existing Clients (Past 10 Years): For clients with a closed matter within the last 10 years, this service is available for a fee of £50.00 plus VAT

Process for ID1 Form Completion:

Qualified Conveyancing Solicitors or Licensed Conveyancers will complete and certify the ID1 Form

Why Choose JCP Solicitors?

Experienced and qualified professionals
Clear, transparent pricing for services
A focus on accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction

For further details or to book an appointment, contact us today.