DMBM512860 - Customer contact and data security: compulsory verification checks: verification checks based on customer type: verification checks with authorised agents
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Formally appointed agent (64-8 cases)
A formally appointed agent is able to act as if they were the customer and we can conduct business with the agent because a completed 64-8 grants them that authority.
When an agent calls regarding one of their clients you must
- verify that the caller is who they claim to be
- clearly identify the client / customer they are representing
- satisfy yourself that the agent is properly authorised to act for this particular customer by way of 64-8.
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Faxed or photocopied forms 64-8
A faxed or photocopied form 64-8 should never be accepted for new authorisations. New authorisations should be submitted
- online via the New Online Authorisation Process, or
- by post to: The Central Agent Authorisation Team, Benton Park View, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE 98 1ZZ.
If an agent states that they act for an existing customer but the 64-8/agent signal has not been set on the record (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000), a faxed copy of form 64-8 can be accepted if supported by
- copies of previous correspondence between the agent and HMRC about the customers affairs, or
- notes on the customer’s records (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)clearly indicate that a 64-8 has already been received.
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Staff working in the Non-Resident Unit (NRU) should see DMBM512906.