AML compliance for UK accountants & law firms — with evidence built in.
Certivus helps professional firms structure client onboarding, identity verification and compliance evidence in one controlled workflow — with clear ownership, status and audit visibility.
HMRC-ready evidence · Audit trails · UK data residency · Built for regulated practices
Includes 5 free verifications/month · No credit card required
Workflow support, not final decision-making. Certivus supports AML, KYC and client onboarding workflows. Final compliance decisions remain with the authorised person or firm.
Answer-first summary
What is Certivus?
Certivus is AML compliance software for UK accountants and law firms. It helps practices collect client identity evidence, run customer due diligence, screen for PEP and sanctions risk, score client risk, and keep audit-ready records for HMRC, SRA, or internal compliance reviews.
- Built for AML, CDD, KYC, risk assessment, and evidence-pack workflows
- Designed for practice teams replacing spreadsheets and email document chasing
- Commercial site only; login and signup happen securely at app.certivus.com
TL;DR — Quick Summary
- •Certivus automates AML compliance for UK accountants — ID checks, PEP screening, audit reports
- •Import clients via CSV or add manually — quick setup
- •Pricing from £0/month (free tier) to £349/month (unlimited) — no hidden fees
- •Built for UK accountancy and law-firm compliance workflows
If this sounds familiar, you need Certivus
Chasing clients for documents
Sending "Can you send your passport?" emails for weeks. Half your clients never respond.
Email back-and-forth
"Wrong document." "Can't read it." "Need a selfie too." Days wasted on one verification.
Hours every month
Frontline staff spending 20% of their time on AML admin instead of actual client work.
"I know because I did this for 10 years at RR Accountants. Spreadsheets. Email chaos. Compliance anxiety. It was soul-crushing. So I built Certivus — the tool I wish I had."
— Mehmood Rajoka, Founder and Former Accountant
From client intake to verified record — in minutes
Import your client list
Import your client list in minutes. No manual data entry.
Select client
Pick which clients need verification. Bulk or individual.
Client completes
They get an SMS/email link, upload ID and selfie. Takes them two minutes.
Review and approve
See PEP/Sanctions results, approve with one click. Download audit-ready PDF.
From 3 days to 10 minutes per client
Average time to verify a client:
Manual email process: 3–5 days · Certivus: 10 minutes
That's 8 hours a month saved for a 50-client practice.
Everything you need for AML compliance
ID verification
UK passport, driving licence, national ID. Biometric liveness check. Anti-fraud detection.
PEP and sanctions screening
1,100+ global lists. Real-time checks. Unlimited screening included.
Risk scoring
Automatic Low/Medium/High risk rating. Custom rules for your practice.
Audit-ready reports
One-click PDF export for HMRC/FCA audits. Timestamped, immutable records.
Bank-grade security
ISO 27001 compliant. SOC 2 Type II. UK data residency (GDPR).
Client portal
Self-service portal for clients. Simple, guided verification flow.
Trusted by UK practices
Practices using Certivus
Clients verified
Time saved on AML admin
Customer rating
"Certivus replaced our spreadsheet-and-folder AML workflow with a single system. Evidence is consistent across the team and the audit trail is ready when HMRC ask."
"Onboarding new clients is faster and our compliance evidence is consistent across the team. That's the win — we trust the records."
"Certivus is built for how a UK practice actually runs AML — not how a generic compliance tool thinks it should. That difference shows."
Transparent pricing — no sales call required
All plans include: unlimited PEP/Sanctions screening, audit-ready reports, email support
No hidden fees · Cancel anytime · Start for free, upgrade when ready
Why choose Certivus?
Frequently asked questions
What is Certivus?
Certivus is AML compliance software designed specifically for UK accountants and law firms. It automates ID verification, PEP/Sanctions screening, and generates audit-ready reports.
How much does Certivus cost?
Certivus starts at £0/month for 5 verifications (free tier), £49/month for 50 verifications (Starter), and £149/month for 200 verifications (Professional). No hidden fees.
How do I import my clients?
You can import clients via CSV upload or add them manually. The import process takes just a few minutes.