Independent service. Uses public information supplied by Companies House. Statutrak is not affiliated with Companies House and does not provide legal or accounting advice.
Do company directors need to verify their identity?
Yes. Identity verification is a legal requirement for directors under the Companies House reforms. Existing directors and people appointed as new directors are both affected, but the event that starts the relevant filing action can differ.
Statutrak is not the verification provider. Use this page to read the status already visible on the public register, then follow the official GOV.UK route when an action is required.
When does an existing director need to provide their personal code?
An existing director provides their Companies House personal code as part of the company’s next confirmation statement. If the person is a director of more than one company, the verified identity must be connected to each relevant appointment. There is no single calendar date that can safely replace the confirmation-statement process.
Read the official guidance on when identity verification is needed for the current role-specific rules.
What about a new director?
A new director provides their personal code as part of the appointment or incorporation filing. The exact filing route is set by Companies House, so a new appointment should use the official process rather than rely on a date inferred from the public record.
If you want the background to the code itself, see what a Companies House personal code is and how to use it.
How to check a director's verification status
- Search by company name or company number.
- Inspect the active directors in the returned compliance view.
- Review each director's verification status.
- Review any official date exposed by Companies House.
- Follow the relevant GOV.UK identity-verification guidance if action is needed.
What if no due date appears?
A missing date does not mean that no action is required. It means only that the current Companies House public record or API response does not expose that particular official date. Statutrak shows the available status and dates without manufacturing an estimate.
For a role-by-role explanation of timing, read the Companies House identity-verification deadline guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do all company directors need identity verification?
Directors are in scope of the Companies House identity-verification requirements. Existing directors and new directors follow different filing routes, so check the official guidance for the appointment and company circumstances.
When does an existing director provide the personal code?
An existing director provides their Companies House personal code as part of the company’s next confirmation statement. This is not one universal calendar date for every appointment.
What if I am a director of more than one company?
The verified identity must be connected to each relevant company appointment. A director of several companies should follow the Companies House process for each appointment rather than assuming one filing completes every connection.
Can Statutrak verify my identity?
No. Statutrak reads public Companies House information. Identity verification is completed through GOV.UK One Login or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
Why does Statutrak show a status but no due date?
The public record may expose a verification status without exposing an official appointment due date. Statutrak shows the available fields and does not calculate a replacement date.