Tranche 2: AML/CTF Compliance Solution For Lawyers
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Customer verification and risk assessment — without handling sensitive personal documents
Built by a practicing Australian lawyer. Trusted by law firms preparing for Tranche 2
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All options connect to the same verification network. Customers already verified by their accountant, financial adviser, or another law firm can share credentials instantly — faster onboarding for you, less friction for them.
No-Code Widget
Best For
Firms wanting customers to self-service on their website or portals
Setup Time
Days
API Integration
Best For
Practice management software integration or multi-office firms
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Developer setup
Manual Invite
Best For
Matter-by-matter verification or firms without online intake
Setup Time
Immediate
Identity Verification and AML/CTF Compliance for Law Firms
VerifiMe is Australia's secure identity verification and compliance platform built specifically for legal practice. Verify customer identities in minutes, meet AUSTRAC's Tranche 2 obligations from July 2026, and onboard customers without handling sensitive personal documents.
Customers verify once and store credentials in their secure digital wallet. When they engage your firm — or any other organisation in the VerifiMe network — they share verified credentials instantly. One verification, reused across lawyers, accountants, and financial advisers.
Be Tranche 2 ready before July 2026 — meet AUSTRAC obligations for designated legal services
Be Tranche 2 ready before July 2026 — meet AUSTRAC obligations for designated legal services
Verify individuals and entities — companies, trusts, partnerships, and beneficial owners
Configurable compliance rules — tailor workflows to your firm's risk appetite and matter types
Reduce data handling risk — customer documents stay in their secure wallet, not your systems
Streamline client onboarding — verification in minutes, not days of document chasing
Built by a practicing Australian lawyer — designed with deep understanding of legal regulatory requirements
How It Works
Invite Your Customers to Verify
Send a secure verification link when opening a new matter, or let customers self-serve through a widget on your website. Integrate via API into your practice management software for seamless intake.
VerifiMe Runs Comprehensive Checks
We verify document authenticity, match biometrics against the ID photo, and check details against government databases in real time. We also screen for adverse media, sanctions lists, PEP status, and potential identity theft — meeting AUSTRAC's initial CDD requirements.
Receive Risk Assessment and Proceed
Once verified, you receive a risk assessment confirmation, and your customer knows their data has been securely submitted. Move forward with any mitigation strategies as required — with documented evidence for your compliance records.
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Why Lawyers Should Choose VerifiMe®
Lawyers
Software as a service with no software downloads
PII management risk reduced
Real time monitoring of AML/CTF compliance means you will be Tranche 2 ready
AUSTRAC-ready platform created by a practicing Australian lawyer with deep regulatory compliance expertise
No lock-in contracts or upfront payments
Your Customers
A single digital ID wallet to store all legal entity credentials
Retain control over sharing personal data with multiple service providers
Manage wallet credentials - revoke permissions and update expired documents
Manage wallet credentials - revoke permissions and update expired documents
Free to set up and use
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Hear From Our Client
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At Blackbay, securely verifying our new clients’ identities is crucial. VerifiMe’s seamless verification solution saves time and eliminates the need to handle personally identifiable information, thereby assisting compliance and efficiency.
Highly recommended for legal professionals seeking streamlined and secure verification processes.
— Victoria-Jane Otavski, Partner, Blackbay Lawyers
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be a lawyers AML/CTF obligations under Tranche 2?
Lawyers will be required to:
- Conduct thorough KYC checks, including identity verification and risk assessments, for all clients.
- Monitor transactions to identify suspicious activities.
- Report any red flags to the relevant authorities as per AML/CTF regulations.
- Keep accurate and secure records of customer and transaction data.
What core elements must lawyers use in the customer due diligence process to meet AML/CTF compliance?
Customer due diligence requires a formal process that includes:
- Risk classification (low, medium, or high)
- Verification of the customer’s identity (KYC)
- Identification of beneficial ownership beyond just client representatives
- Politically exposed persons (PEP) and sanctions screening
- Verification of the source of wealth/funds for high-risk customers
- Ongoing transaction monitoring
What is required for corporate clients (companies/partnerships) and trusts?
Due diligence for corporate entities must go beyond simple director verification and authority documentation to include:
- Verification of entity registration.
- Complete beneficial ownership mapping.
- Corporate structure analysis.
- Industry risk assessment
- Trust type classification.
- Complete beneficiary mapping.
- Settlor verification.
- Enhanced screening.
Why do law firms need software to meet their AML/CTF compliance requirements?
Compliance software for lawyers helps automate and simplify the process by:
- Conducting real-time identity verification and risk assessments.
- Monitoring transactions for potential AML violations.
- Generating detailed, audit-ready compliance reports.
- Keeping your practice aligned with evolving AML/CTF regulations.
How does VerifiMe® support AML/CTF compliance for law firms?
VerifiMe® provides cutting-edge KYC and AML/CTF solutions designed specifically for lawyers of small and medium-sized firms. Our platform:
- Verifies customer identities quickly and securely using advanced digital tools.
- Limits risk of PII data handling.
- Tracks and manages customer records to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Integrates seamlessly with legal practice management systems.
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