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title: Why do you need proof of identity?
description: It is part of the KYC legal process where a proof of identity is required to verify the identity of clients.
url: "https://ms.wmmarkets.com/knowledge-base/account-opening-managing/why-do-you-need-proof-of-identity/"
updated: "2024-10-09"
category: "Account Opening & Managing"
---

# Why do you need proof of identity?

It is part of the KYC legal process where a proof of identity is required to verify the identity of clients.