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Free KYC Review File Template

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Customer Profile Ownership Identity Verification Risk Rating Activity Review Open Items Decision

KYC Review File

Use this template to document customer due diligence, beneficial ownership, risk rating, and periodic review decisions.

Template Metadata

Field Details
Category Banking & Lending
Owner [Team or owner]
Version [Version number]
Effective Date [Date]
Review Cycle [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status [Draft / In Review / Approved]

Customer Profile

Identify customer type, relationship start date, products used, geography, and review trigger.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Identity and Ownership Verification

Document CIP evidence, beneficial owners, control person, IDs reviewed, and verification status.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Expected Activity Profile

Summarize expected transaction types, volumes, counterparties, cash activity, and source of funds.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Screening and Negative News

Record sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and internal watchlist results.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Risk Rating Assessment

Explain rating factors, score changes, enhanced due diligence needs, and approval level.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Open Items and Remediation

List missing documents, customer outreach, deadlines, and escalation owners.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review Decision

State continue, restrict, exit, or escalate with reviewer signoff and next review date.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Template Structure

What the KYC Review File Template Includes

Use this banking & lending template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Customer Profile

Identify customer type, relationship start date, products used, geography, and review trigger.

2

Identity and Ownership Verification

Document CIP evidence, beneficial owners, control person, IDs reviewed, and verification status.

3

Expected Activity Profile

Summarize expected transaction types, volumes, counterparties, cash activity, and source of funds.

4

Screening and Negative News

Record sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and internal watchlist results.

5

Risk Rating Assessment

Explain rating factors, score changes, enhanced due diligence needs, and approval level.

6

Open Items and Remediation

List missing documents, customer outreach, deadlines, and escalation owners.

7

Review Decision

State continue, restrict, exit, or escalate with reviewer signoff and next review date.

Recommended Structure

Write a KYC review file for a banking compliance team. Structure with these Markdown sections:

Customer Profile

Identify customer type, relationship start date, products used, geography, and review trigger.

Identity and Ownership Verification

Document CIP evidence, beneficial owners, control person, IDs reviewed, and verification status.

Expected Activity Profile

Summarize expected transaction types, volumes, counterparties, cash activity, and source of funds.

Screening and Negative News

Record sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and internal watchlist results.

Risk Rating Assessment

Explain rating factors, score changes, enhanced due diligence needs, and approval level.

Open Items and Remediation

List missing documents, customer outreach, deadlines, and escalation owners.

Review Decision

State continue, restrict, exit, or escalate with reviewer signoff and next review date.

Example Filled Template

KYC Review File: Harbor Medical LLC

Customer Profile

Business checking and merchant services customer reviewed due to annual high-risk cadence.

Risk Rating Assessment

Factor Result
Geography Domestic only
Cash activity Low
Beneficial ownership Verified

Review Decision

Continue relationship. No EDD refresh required; next review due April 2027.

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Template FAQ

KYC Review File Template FAQ

Common questions about downloading and generating a kyc review file template.

Using This Template

Q: What is a kyc review file template?

A: A kyc review file template is a structured document for document customer due diligence, beneficial ownership, risk rating, and periodic review decisions.

Q: Is the kyc review file template really free?

A: Yes. The kyc review file template is completely free to download in Word (DOCX), PDF, and Markdown formats. No signup or credit card required to download.

Q: How do I turn a video into a kYC Review File?

A: Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie. The AI analyzes the video and generates a complete kYC Review File using this template's structure — every required field auto-filled from the footage.

Q: Can I edit the kyc review file template after downloading?

A: Yes. The DOCX format opens in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The Markdown format imports into Notion, Confluence, Docsie, or any markdown editor. Customize fields, add your branding, and adapt to your internal workflow.