6.4.3.3.17 Identification of the Entity

Use this section to provide the information that was used to verify the identity of the entity on whose behalf the transaction was conducted.

To add an Identification of the entity, follow these steps:

1. Click Add. The Identification of the entity section displays.
2. Enter the following information in the Identification of the entity fields as tabulated.
   Identification of the entity table describes fields to add information to the Identification of the entity. Fields marked with an asterisk * are mandatory.

   Table 6-17 Identification of the entity

   Fields	Description
   Identifiertype	Selectthe identifier type for the entity. Ifthe identifier type is not listed, select “Other” and provide details. If you use thedual process method to identify a person, you must provide details of both sources of information in the identifier type fields. NOTE:Donot report a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to FINTRAC. In addition, you cannot use documentation for identification purposes where it is prohibited by provincial legislation.
   Numberassociated with identifier type	Providethe number associated with the identifier type. Thisis the number indicated on the identifier type that was used to verify the identity of the person or entity. For example, on a driver’s licence, the licence number is the identification number and on a Certificate of Incorporation, the incorporation number is the identification number.
   Country	Enterthat country as the jurisdiction of the issue.
   Provinceor state	Selectthe province or state code from the list of options.
   Provinceor state code	Enterthe province or state code as the jurisdiction of the issue.

3. Click Save. Information about the Identification of the entity is added.
4. To modify or remove existing details, select the required Identification of the entity and modify the information, or click Delete to remove the Identification of the entity from the list.