No, POCA 2007 (The Proceeds of Crime Act, Jamaica) does not specifically require notarisation of a customer information form for real estate transactions in Jamaica.
Here’s what POCA 2007 does require:
POCA and its accompanying regulations (especially the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering Prevention) Regulations) require that real estate professionals:
Know Your Customer (KYC): Collect identification and verify clients’ identity.
Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Assess risk, including politically exposed persons (PEPs).
Recordkeeping: Keep copies of ID, proof of address, and transaction details.
Reporting: Submit suspicious transaction reports (STRs) where needed.
