What this does
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks verify a buyer or tenant's identity and check them against sanctions lists. This uses the SmartSearch integration.
When to use it
Run an AML check on every buyer before proceeding with a property sale. This is a legal requirement for estate agents in the UK.
Step by step
- Open the contact record for the buyer
- Click Run AML Check
- Enter the required details:
- Full Name — as it appears on their ID
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Click Submit
- The check runs in the background and returns a result:
- Pass — identity verified, no sanctions matches
- Refer — manual review needed
- Fail — could not verify identity
Tips
- AML results are stored on the contact record permanently
- You must complete AML checks before exchanging contracts
- Referred results require you to manually verify documents
- SmartSearch API credentials must be configured in Settings