Companies House identity verification
Start your secure identity verification.
Choose the service that matches where you currently live, pay securely through Stripe, then follow the on-screen prompts to submit your identity document and proof of address.
DirectorIDVerify is a trading name of SB Business Consulting Limited, a Companies House authorised corporate service provider.
Fixed-price services
Choose your verification route.
After secure payment, your verification journey starts on screen. Do not email identity documents or proof of address to us.
Standard verification
£30
We aim to review and submit complete applications within 3-4 working days.
- Passport, ID card or driving licence route
- Current proof of address required
- Companies House emails your personal code directly after successful submission
Priority verification
£50
We aim to review and submit correct, complete applications on the same working day when received by 12:00.
- Normally reviewed the next working morning after 12:00
- Passport, ID card or driving licence route
- Current proof of address required
Standard verification
£60
We aim to review and submit complete applications within 3-4 working days.
- Passport-only verification route
- Current proof of address required
- English evidence or a certified English translation
Priority verification
£80
We aim to review and submit correct, complete applications on the same working day when received by 12:00.
- Normally reviewed the next working morning after 12:00
- Passport-only verification route
- English evidence or a certified English translation
Service timings are aims for complete and correct applications. Further evidence, clarification, document eligibility or Companies House processing can affect the overall timeline. DirectorIDVerify cannot guarantee a verification outcome or the issue of a personal code.
After you choose a service
A simple, secure online process.
There is no need to send your documents by email. The secure journey guides you through each step after payment.
Pay securely
Complete your fixed-fee payment through Stripe using the service you selected.
Follow the prompts
Submit your identity document and proof of your current address through the secure on-screen journey.
We review your case
We review the evidence and contact you if additional information or clarification is required.
Check your email
After a successful submission, Companies House sends your personal code directly to your email address.
Not sure which service applies?
Check the route before you pay.
Use the UK resident route if you currently live in the United Kingdom. Use the non-UK resident route if your current home is outside the UK.
Official information
Check when you need to verify.
Companies House sets the requirements and timing for identity verification. Your personal code is issued by Companies House after a successful submission.
Read the Companies House guidance