Free KYC Check Australia: Verify Identity in Minutes

Complete KYC built for AUSTRAC Tranche 2 CDD (Know Your Customer) identity verification for free. Perfect for Australian businesses needing to verify individuals quickly and compliantly.

✅ What You Get (Free)

✓ Driver's licence verification
✓ Passport verification
✓ Medicare card verification
✓ Biometric liveness check
✓ AML watchlist screening
✓ CDD report for your firm's file (PDF)
✓ Instant results

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What is KYC (Know Your Customer)?

KYC (Know Your Customer) is the process of verifying a person's identity before doing business with them. In Australia, it's required under the AML/CTF Act 2006 for businesses in:

Real estate (agents, property managers)
Accounting and bookkeeping
Legal services
Financial services (banks, brokers)
Trust and company services
High-value goods (jewellers, car dealers)

How Does a KYC Check Work?

A proper KYC check in Australia involves three key steps:

1. Document Verification

Your client provides one of these Australian identity documents:

Driver's licence (any Australian state)
Passport (Australian or foreign)
Medicare card
Birth certificate
Citizenship certificate

2. Biometric Liveness Check

A quick selfie video ensures the person is real (not a photo or deepfake). This prevents identity fraud and meets AUSTRAC's requirements for "reliable and independent" verification.

3. AML Screening

We check the person against:

AUSTRAC watchlists
International sanctions lists (UN, OFAC)
PEP (Politically Exposed Person) databases
Adverse media (news, legal records)

Why Use Our Free KYC Check?

💰 Completely Free

No credit card required. No hidden fees. Your client pays $20 when they complete verification.

⚡ Instant Results

Full verification in 2-3 minutes. PDF report delivered to your email immediately.

✅ Built for Tranche 2 CDD

A CDD report for your firm's file, with a verification timestamp.

🔒 Secure & Private

Bank-grade encryption. No data shared. Documents deleted after 7 days.

Who Needs KYC Checks?

From July 1, 2026, these Australian businesses MUST do KYC checks on all clients:

Real Estate Agents

Buyers and sellers when you broker a sale, purchase or transfer. Ordinary leasing and property management are generally outside Tranche 2.

Accountants & Bookkeepers

New clients, company directors, trust beneficiaries

Lawyers & Conveyancers

Clients involved in property, trusts, or company matters

Trust & Company Service Providers

Directors, shareholders, beneficial owners

Jewellers & High-Value Dealers

Purchases over $10,000

How to Run a Free KYC Check

Enter client's email address on our homepage
We send them a verification link by email
Client completes verification in 2-3 minutes on their device
You get the report via email (PDF with full results)

✨ Pro Tip

For agencies: Set a service charge and connect your bank to earn on each check when your client pays. Turn compliance into profit!

What's in the KYC Report?

You'll receive a comprehensive PDF report containing:

Full name and date of birth (verified)
Document type and number (driver's licence, passport, etc.)
Document photos (front and back)
Biometric liveness check result (pass/fail)
AML watchlist screening (PEP, sanctions, adverse media)
Risk rating (low, medium, high)
Verification timestamp and reference number
CDD summary for your file

KYC vs AML: What's the Difference?

People often confuse these terms:

KYC (Know Your Customer)

The process of verifying someone's identity. Answers: "Who is this person?"

AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

The broader compliance framework including KYC, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting. Answers: "Is this person involved in financial crime?"

Our free KYC check includes AML screening, so you get both in one report.

Common Questions

Is this really free?

Yes! When you select "client pays", your client pays $20 and you pay nothing. Alternatively, you can pay $20 yourself if you prefer to cover the cost.

How long does it take?

2-3 minutes for your client to complete. Results are instant.

What if my client doesn't have a driver's licence?

They can use a passport, Medicare card, birth certificate, or other government ID. We support all AUSTRAC-approved documents.

Is this accepted by AUSTRAC?

Yes. Our verification meets AUSTRAC's CDD requirements including document verification, biometric liveness, and AML screening.

Can I verify companies or trusts?

Yes! See our free UBO verification guide for companies, trusts, and SMSFs.

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