Section 62 Evidence of identityC1 C2 I1

(1)

An individual making—

(a)

an application to join, or to be removed from, the Scheme,

(b)

a request to correct a scheme record, or

F1(c)

a request for confirmation of scheme membership under section 54,

must provide Ministers with such evidence of identity as they may require.

(2)

Ministers need not consider such an application or request if—

(a)

the individual fails to comply with a requirement under this section or section 63, or

(b)

the evidence provided does not satisfy them as to the individual's identity.

Annotations

F1: S. 62(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(34) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

C1: Pt. 2 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2660), arts. 1, 22
C2: Pt. 2 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2660), arts. 1, 21