Commentaries: Art. 17

The dealer shall identify the customer at the time of conclusion of the contract by means of the following information:
1. surname and first name;
2. address;
3. date of birth; and
4. nationality.
If the customer originates from a country in which the use of dates of birth or addresses is not customary, this information shall be omitted.
The customer shall be identified by the dealer:
1. by having the customer present the original of an official identification document containing a photograph of the customer, namely a passport, an identity card or a driving licence;
2. by checking whether the identification document pertains to the customer;
3. by making a copy of the identification document; and
4. by noting on the copy that the original has been consulted.
If the customer is represented, its representative shall: a. provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 if the customer is a natural person; b indicate the name and registered office of the customer if it is a legal entity or partnership.