Account information and ID requirements
To buy bullion from The Perth Mint for delivery, you will need to have an account. To place an order for more than AUD 2,000 of bullion we will need to verify your identify, in accordance with Australian Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing regulations.
In many cases, ID verification is straightforward and can be completed within a few minutes online. You will be notified if further action is required and will receive confirmation when your account is activated.
What we need to verify your identity
This will vary depending on what type of account, such as individual, sole trader, Australian company, non-Australian company, trust, super fund, partnership or association. It will also vary depending on which country you are in.
1. Account holder details
We will need your name address, date of birth and contact details.
2. Identity verification
Provide details of requested documents such as driver’s licence or passport (these vary from country to country). Only for orders over AUD 2,000.
3. Credit card details
Complete the Contract Completion Guarantee, which includes providing us with your credit card details.
4. Terms and conditions
Read and agree to our Terms and conditions.
Forms
Select from the forms below, noting that the ID requirements vary between forms and account types. Please ensure your account name matches your identification.
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Individual and sole trader due diligence form
Individual and sole trader customers will need to complete this form when:
- setting up an account*
- amending certain details of an established account
- requested as part of ongoing customer due diligence.
* Exception when setting up an account: Individuals from Australia and New Zealand buying bullion online for delivery.
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Australian company customer due diligence form
Listed and unlisted companies, subsidiaries and companies regulated by an Australian government organisations will need to complete this form for any Perth Mint account when:
- setting up an account
- amending certain details of an established account
- when requested as part of ongoing customer due diligence.
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Foreign company customer due diligence form
Listed and unlisted foreign companies will need to complete this form when:
- setting up an account
- amending certain details of an established account
- requested as part of ongoing customer due diligence.
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SMSF and Regulated Australian trust customer due diligence form
Self-managed superannuation funds and Australian regulated trusts will need to complete this form when:
- setting up an account
- amending certain details of an established account
- requested as part of ongoing customer due diligence.
Please check your company name/structure before completing the form. If not regulated by an Australian government department or not based in Australia, use the Unregulated Australian and foreign trust due diligence form.
Download SMSF and Regulated Australian trust customer due diligence form
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Unregulated Australian and foreign trust customer due diligence form
Unregulated Australian and foreign trusts will need to complete this form when:
- setting up an account*
- amending certain details of an established account
- requested as part of ongoing customer due diligence.
If regulated by an Australian government department, use the SMSF and regulated Australian trust due diligence form.
Download Unregulated Australian and Foreign Trust customer due diligence form
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Other non-individual customer due diligence form
Partnerships, government bodies, associations, registered co-operatives will need to complete this form when:
- setting up an account
- amending certain details of an established account
- requested as part of ongoing customer due diligence.
Where to submit forms and ID
Online orders
In-person orders bullion
Certified identification documents
A certified/notarised copy means a document that has been certified/notarised as a true copy of an original document.
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Who can certify documents in Australia?
For Australian customers, certification/notarisaton is acceptable by the following:
- Who can certify overseas documents?
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What must be stated on the document?
The certifying person must:
- Stamp or write on the copy: “This is a true copy of the original documents sighted by me”.
- Sign and print their name and affix an official stamp.
- State their profession or occupation group, including Membership Number (if applicable) or contact information (such as an address or phone number).
- Write on the copy the date certified.
