VIC Solicitor Asked for Passport for Verification - Will Drivers Licence Do?

[Frankie]

Hi, I have been informed I have been left a small amount of money by a relative in their will. The solicitor has asked for a copy of my passport as proof of who I am. My passport is out of date, will it still suffice? If not, will my drivers licence do?

Thank you.

 

[Frankie]

How long does it take to get an answer to my question? Do I have to wait here, for answer, or do you inform me by email of the answer. I'm not being smart, I just need to do things and am wondering how long it takes to get an answer. I also forgot to mention, the solicitor I am dealing with is in Ireland.

 

[winston wolf]

Hi Frankie.

How forums work is that when one or more of the members have an answer they will post it when they get a chance. It is a community rather than a paid service.

Firstly are you sure of the validity of the lawyer as is a lot of identity theft? (Just saying in case)

As to the lawyers requirement it will depend on them in the first instance. Have they rejected a certified copy of your licence?

 

[Frankie]

Thank you so much for your reply Winston. The solicitor is valid and I have not asked as yet if the license will suffice. It's difficult enough to get them to reply to my emails, I want as little contact as possible with them. Would the out of date passport along with the license, perhaps do the trick?

 

[winston wolf]

If you cant contact them and it is all you have, give it a go.

Have both copied in colour and have them certified by a JP.

 

[Frankie]

Thank you Winston, that's a very good idea.