TrustID - Completing our ID and AML checks

Nasa Consulting will act as an agent for anyone that comes on board with our services, which means we have certain ID and AML checking obligations.

What is this check and why do I need to complete it? 

As your agency, it's a requirement for us to verify your identity and right to work before we complete any works for you. This extends to any additional shareholder / directors, and includes checks for AML (anti-money laundering).

This guidance is set out by the Home Office, and they have recently made changes for instances where a remote check must take place (where we cannot complete an ‘in person’ check on an individual’s documents).

Because we don't meet you in person, we must carry out a check via a Home Office approved Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT). This technology easily and quickly assists in establishing verification. 

Why do I have to take a picture of myself? 

Part of a ‘face-to-face' ID verification would involve checking ID documents in your presence so that the documents can be verified, and you can be matched as the holder of those documents. 

As we cannot do a face-to-face check, the remote digital check through TrustID ensures these checks are done as closely to the in-person checks as possible. TrustID uses facial matching technology to link your ID documents and the picture you take of yourself. 

How do I complete the check?

• Step 1 - Click the link in the email on your mobile phone. This will load the ID check in your browser and take you through the first few questions.
• Step 2 - If you have a UK or Irish passport, please click 'yes' when prompted and use your rear facing camera to take a clear photograph of the full photo ID page within your passport. Ensure all information is visible including any numbers along the top and bottom - and that the image is clear with no blur and no glare.
• Step 3 - If you do not have a UK or Irish passport, then click 'no' when prompted instead. TrustID will then ask you to input a share code to verify your online right to work status via the government's share code system. If you need to generate a new share code, this can be done directly on the Home office website here.
• Step 4 - You will now be prompted to take a 'selfie' in order to verify your identity against your documents. This will take a photo using your front facing camera. Please ensure you are in good lighting and take a clear photo of your face.
• Step 5 - TrustID will now ask you to enter your address. Please enter your postcode and then select your specific address from the drop down list. If your address does not show, try including or excluding any spaces in your postcode instead (e.g try changing BS1 3BN to exclude the spaces like so: BS13BN).
• Step 6 - You're done! The check will now go through TrustID's verification systems and Nasa will be notified of the results - usually within 1 hour. We will let you know if everything has been verified successfully or if there is anything else we need.