6.4.3.3.5 Identification of the Person

Use this section to view, add, and update information about the identification of the person such as identification type, county, province, and so on.

To add the identifiaction of the person, follow these steps:
  1. Click Add. The Identification of the Person section displays.
  2. Enter the following information in the Identification of the person fields as tabulated.
    Identification of the person table describes fields to add information to the Identification of the person. Fields marked with an asterisk * are mandatory.

    Table 6-9 Identification of the Person

    Fields Description
    Identifiertype

    Selectthe identifier type for the person or entity as applicable.

    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 license, the license number is the identification number and on a Certificate of Incorporation, the incorporation number is the identification number.
    Jurisdictionof issue (country, province or state) Enterthat country as the jurisdiction of the issue.
    Jurisdiction of issue (province or state) (name) Selectthe province or state code from the list of options.
    Jurisdiction of issue (province or state) (code) Enterthe province or state name as the jurisdiction of the issue, and the corresponding country information.
  3. Click Save. Information about the Identification of the person is added.
  4. To modify or remove existing details, select the required Identification of the person and modify the information, or click Delete to remove the Identification of the person from the list.