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What documents are needed to register an LEI

There are primarily 3 types of documents required at various stages of LEI applications.

  1. Corroborating document:

A corroborating document verifies the details of the legal entity applying for the LEI. This includes:

  • Entity name

  • Legal address

  • Date of Incorporation

  • Must be from an official source i.e a registry

Examples: Certificate of incorporation, certificate of incumbency, registry certificate, prospectus (for a fund), deed (for a trus) or equivalent to the above.

  1. Evidence of Authority (EoA):

An LEI application required the name of the authorised signatory to be provided. This is someone with authorisation to represent the organisation such as a director, or executive.

A document confirming this information is an evidence of authority.

Examples include a register of directors, shareholders certificate, website listing, contract or equivalent to the above.

  1. Letter of Authorisation (LoA):

    An LoA is a letter which provides your Registration Agent with the authority to apply for LEIs on your behalf. This must be signed by an authorised signatory and be accompanied by an EoA.

    A LoA is typically requested during an LEI transfer.

    Read more on our website here: https://leiworldwide.com/page/lei-documents