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Certifying Documents in the Cayman Islands

As a regulated bank, Tenet follows the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) guidance on document certification. CIMA’s Guidance Notes focus on preventing and detecting money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

To avoid delays with your application, please ensure certifications meet the following requirements, and use the prescribed wording.

1. Who Can Certify?

A certifier must be an independent professional, such as a:

  • Lawyer
  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Notary Public
  • Your registered office (if applicable – many can assist with certifying corporate documents)
  • Others – Contact onboarding@tenet.ky to confirm suitability

If you have multiple documents to certify, you may use a “Certification Certificate” to certify more than one document.

2. What Should the Certification Contain?

  • Date of certification
  • Certifier's information
    • Signature
    • Name
    • Position
    • Professional body registration/accreditation number
    • Address
    • Phone number
    • Email Address

2.1 The Wording MUST Be as Follows:

2.1.1 Passports and National ID Cards

I certify this to be a true copy of the original and that the photo is a true likeness of the person

Example:

I certify this to be a true copy of the original and
that the photo is a true likeness of the person

_____________
*Signature*

Date: 10 March 2025

Name: Lorem Ipsum
Occupation (and membership #): Accountant, ID # 123456
Company address: 123 Maple Drive
Phone number: 123456789
Email: sample@examplecertifier.com

2.1.2 All Other Documents

I certify this to be a true copy of the original document seen by me

Example:

I certify this to be a true copy of the original document seen by me

_____________
*Signature*

Date: 10 March 2025

Name: Lorem Ipsum
Occupation (and membership #): Accountant, ID # 123456
Company address: 123 Maple Drive
Phone number: 123456789
Email: sample@examplecertifer.com

3. Acceptable Proof of Address

3.1 Certified Copy of a Utility Bill

  • Must have been issued in the last 3 months

Acceptable

  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Internet
  • Phone (landline only)
  • Cable TV
  • Trash or Recycling Collection
  • Property Tax Bill
  • Home Contents or Renters' Insurance Policy
  • Others – Contact onboarding@tenet.ky to confirm suitability

NOT acceptable:

  • Credit Card Statement
  • Bank Account Statement
  • Mobile Bill

3.2 Certified Lease Agreement

  • Must be unexpired.
  • If the agreement is in the name of a spouse, then a copy of a marriage certificate is to be provided.

3.3 Reference Letter

  • Must be written by a recognised professional, such as
    • Lawyer
    • Accountant
    • Notary
  • The letter should confirm the applicant’s address based on direct knowledge or a recent visit.

3.4 Template for Proof of Address Reference Letter

Tenet Bank Ltd.
62 Forum Lane, Suite 6302
Camana Bay, Cayman Islands
client.services@tenet.ky


Dear Tenet Bank,

I have known [[ Applicant Name ]]for [[ # ]] years in my 
[[ Professional/Personal ]] capacity. My relationship with them 
is [[ Define Relationship ]]. I can confirm in my professional 
capacity as a qualified [[ Lawyer/Accountant/Notary/etc. ]] 
that [[ Applicant Name ]] resides at the following residential address:

    [[ Address Line ]]
    [[ Address Line ]]
    [[ Address Line ]]
    [[ Address Line ]]

I am able to confirm this address because I visited them at this 
address on [[ Date of Visit ]].

Sincerely,


[[ Signature ]]

[[ Name ]]
[[ Professional Qualification (i.e. Chartered Accountant) ]]
[[ Qualification Governing Body (i.e. ACCA) ]]
[[ Qualification License number (if applicable) ]]
[[ Address ]]
[[ Phone Number ]]
[[ Email Address ]]