Do real estate agents need to verify customer identity in Australia?

Yes. Under Australia's AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms, real estate agents are now reporting entities required to verify the identity of vendors, buyers and landlords before providing services. Non-compliance can result in significant AUSTRAC penalties.

What identity documents do real estate agents need to verify?

Under AML/CTF requirements, agents typically need to verify at least one primary photo ID (driver's licence or passport) plus one secondary document. AIS handles all of this digitally with DVS government checks.

How does AIS help real estate agents with Tranche 2 compliance?

AIS provides a fully digital KYC process that satisfies all Tranche 2 AML/CTF requirements. Send your client a verification link, they verify on their phone in 60 seconds, and you receive a compliant PDF audit report for your records.

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Identity verification for real estate agents

Real estate agencies are now required to verify the identity of vendors, landlords and buyers under Australia's expanded AML/CTF regulations. AIS makes this fast, compliant and completely digital.

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Real Estate Agents & Property Managers

Real estate agencies are now required to verify the identity of vendors, landlords and buyers under Australia's expanded AML/CTF regulations. AIS makes this fast, compliant and completely digital.

🏛️ Tranche 2 AML/CTF📋 REIA Requirements🔒 Privacy Act

✓Verify vendor identity before listing a property
✓Verify buyer identity before contracts are signed
✓Verify tenant identity for rental applications
✓Verify property manager authorisation
✓Complete digital audit trail for every transaction
✓Send verification links via email or SMS in seconds

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Why real estate agents choose AIS

90,000+

Australian businesses now required to perform KYC under expanded AML/CTF laws

$10K+

Daily AUSTRAC fines for non-compliance with identity verification requirements

60 sec

Average time for your client to complete their identity verification on their phone

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