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Upload & Send Documents service

With our continuous improvement programme and moving our platform towards a fully digitalised service, we have now introduced an ‘Upload & Send Documents’ function. This allows you to upload documents – digitally signed if necessary – from a list of instruction types.

Our ‘Upload & Send Documents’ function allows you to upload documents – digitally signed if necessary – from a list of instruction types. 
 

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Benefits of the service

  • Your request will be sent automatically to the team who deals with the process, it will be processed within 2 business days from the receipt of your instruction.
  • Reduction in the time involved in posting documents
  • Less paper required and cost savings on postage
  • All documents can be signed using digital signatures through DocuSign or Adobe Sign (for information on our digital signatures policy, please see below)
  • You will be able to upload more than one document at any one time
  • You will be able to upload different document types, i.e., PDF, Excel, etc.
  • We will accept certified copies of trust deeds reducing the chance of deeds getting lost
  • You can view all instructions submitted using this service, as well as the current status of individual instructions.

Digital signatures policy

We will accept digital signatures on all application forms signed via DocuSign, Adobe Sign or any other provider legally recognised in the UK. We reserve the right to reject a digital signature from a provider that does not meet the criteria below:
 

  • The digital signature provider must be compliant with the Electronic Communications Act 2000.
  • The digital signature provider must be compliant with the Electronic Identification Authentication and Trust Services (eIDAS 2016).
  • When you submit a document to us you must provide the audit sheet your digital signature provider offers, which will typically include a time and date stamp as well as an audit trail which will show us who has signed the document.

Instructions available within the service

Business support and due diligence
Fees and charges
Income and withdrawals
Client and account administration
Buying and switching
Re-registration and cash transfers
New Business
Bereavement
Authority to Act
Change of name

Frequently asked questions

How do I access the service?
Are there any tips I should follow when using the service?
What file types can I upload? Is there a maximum file size?
Can I submit certified copies of legal forms and documents?
Will I receive an acknowledgement following submission of a document?
What happens if I submit a form not featured within the service?

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