Identification
Collect full legal name, date of birth, place of birth where required, government-issued ID type and number, and current residential address for primary contact and legal correspondence.
Standardized Client KYC Forms centralize verification data, reduce manual errors, and provide a defensible audit trail for AML/BSA and regulator inquiries. Well-designed forms support risk-based monitoring, speed onboarding, and create consistent evidence for internal and external reviews.
Organizations across finance, legal, real estate, and healthcare rely on Client KYC Forms during onboarding and periodic reviews.
Responsibility for completion and review depends on risk tier, regulatory duties, and whether automated or manual verification is in place.
Collect full legal name, date of birth, place of birth where required, government-issued ID type and number, and current residential address for primary contact and legal correspondence.
List beneficial owners, ownership percentages, nominee disclosures, and corporate hierarchy; include UBO details per customer due diligence expectations.
Specify acceptable documents (passport, driver’s license, corporate formation records, proof of address) and required file formats for upload or notarized copies.
Record business activity, expected transaction types and volumes, source of funds, and any links to high-risk jurisdictions for risk scoring and monitoring frequency.
Capture OFAC/sanctions check results, PEP indicators, screening date and provider, and a short summary of any adverse matches and follow-up actions.
Include consumer disclosures and consent language required under ESIGN and other rules for electronic records; record consent and withdrawal procedures.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required fields | Legal name, DOB, ID upload required. |
| Authentication level | Email plus SMS OTP or KBA where needed. |
| Conditional fields | Show entity fields only when business selected. |
| Review routing | Auto-route to compliance queue based on risk tier. |
Use eSignature platforms that support TLS, AES-256 storage, audit trails, and common integrations for secure KYC collection.
Collect at onboarding before account activation.
Annually or sooner when risk triggers require updates.
Screen at onboarding and at intervals based on risk.
Retain per IRS, HIPAA, and firm policies.
Prepare SAR/CTR reporting timelines as required.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Verify with vendor | Verify with vendor | Verify with vendor | Verify with vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year cap | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |