Legl KYC & AML
Identity and biometric confirmations, financial and watchlist screening, and ongoing monitoring.
Getting Started with KYC & AML
For firms new to Legl's KYC & AML solutions
What kind of checks on clients can Engage do?A complete list of the KYC & AML checks you can run on individuals with Legl Engage
How Can You Manage Flexible CDD Workflows to Stay Compliant?
What is Legl NFC?NFC is a method of obtaining a client’s identity that scans the NFC chip inside a clients passport using their phone.
Client Onboarding & Matter Management
Managing client information, onboarding, and case-specific compliance
How to enable reminders for new client requests?How to enable reminders on new & existing requests.
How do I view, edit and action Engage requests?How to manage your Engage requests
How do I set up a payment request as part of a workflow?How to include a payment step in your engage workflows.
Identity Verification
How Legl verifies clients’ identities and common troubleshooting tips
How to improve your response rate for Engage requestsTips to help ensure your clients complete their engage requests.
Understanding the Identity Check ResultsWhat the clear, consider and N/A results mean.
How are overseas clients identities verified?Identity verification checks and overseas clients
My client's address has been marked as unidentified - why?Understanding an unidentified address result.
Proof of identity verification for individuals with an address outside of the UKHow to verify individuals with an address outside of the UK.
How Legl Can Help Support Your Firm as an Authorised Corporate Service ProviderVerify identities with confidence. Legl's CDD tools support compliance with Companies House IDV standards using biometrics, NFC, and more.
Should you use NFC for client identity verification?Explore the benefits and limitations of using NFC for client ID checks, and when to use standard CDD as a reliable alternative.
What sources do you check for the Identity Validation section of the CDD report?CDD appendix 1.2 - Identity Validation
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensuring regulatory compliance and managing AML risks effectively
How does Legl support the SRA’s guidance for complying with the UK Sanctions Regime?Meeting the regulatory requirements to comply with the UK Sanctions Regime.
Where is the Data Within a CDD Report Sourced?Data sources and background information of CDD reports
Why top law firms choose Legl for KYC and client due diligence
Proof of Address
How Legl verifies clients Proof of Address documents
How to Use Automated Proof of Address Verification in LeglLearn how to add and manage automated Proof of Address Verification in your workflows. Verify client address documents securely across 80+ countries as part of your CDD process.
Understanding Proof of Address Verification Results in LeglUnderstand how Legl’s Proof of Address Verification works, what the results mean, how fraud is detected, and how to interpret coverage, compliance, and client experience details.
Watchlist screening for individual clients
Legl's watchlist screenings for individuals
What is watchlist screening?Legl automatically screens your clients against global sanctions, PEP, adverse media and regulatory lists in every CDD report, helping your firm spot risks early, document review decisions and stay compliant…
How to perform a watchlist screening check on an individual clientLegl automatically runs watchlist screening in every individual CDD and instant director check, screening clients against global sanctions, PEP and regulatory lists to help your firm meet AML requirements and…
How to interpret and review the results of a watchlist screeningWhen a watchlist screening returns a Consider result, you must review each potential match to confirm if it relates to your client. This guide explains how to assess profiles, record…
Ongoing monitoring for individual clients
How to use ongoing monitoring for individual clients
How do I use Ongoing Monitoring for individual clients?Legl's Ongoing Monitoring allows you to monitor changes to your clients’ AML status for the duration of your business relationship
How can I bulk disable ongoing monitoring?This guide shows how to use Legl's bulk ongoing monitoring disable feature to remove contacts or businesses in bulk using a CSV file.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Common errors and how to resolve them
My client has said they have completed their request but it still says 'In Progress' - What should I do?Moving requests from 'In progress' to 'Ready for review'
My report has come back with a 'consider' result for one or more sections - what does this mean?Understanding 'Consider' Results in Your Client Due Diligence (CDD) Report
How Do I "Force Complete" an Engage Request?Moving requests out of in progress - allowing clients to continue once they've provided necessary information.
My report has come back with a 'N/A' result for one or more sections - what does this mean?Understanding 'N/A' Results in Your Client Due Diligence (CDD) Report