--- title: How to Perform a Centrix check description: Performing a Centrix check on a contact  --- [Skip to content](https://support.connectworks.com/5663266-how-to-perform-a-centrix-check#main-content) [![](https://support.connectworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=200&height=150&name=Logo.png)](https://www.connectworks.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.connectworks.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [AML Compliance](https://support.connectworks.com/aml-compliance?hsLang=en) 3. [ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION](https://support.connectworks.com/aml-compliance?hsLang=en#electronic-verification) # How to Perform a Centrix check ## Performing a Centrix check on a contact To perform a Centrix check you will first need to check that your firm has this feature enabled. If your firm profile does not have this feature activated please complete the application forms located on the [Electronic Identity Verification page.](https://support.connectworks.com/5584226-electronic-identity-verification?hsLang=en) We also recommend that you merge any duplicate contacts before undertaking a Centrix check. Please see our support article [Merging Duplicate Contacts](https://support.connectworks.com/5608298-merging-duplicate-contacts?hsLang=en) for guidance on how to do this. 1\. Navigate to **Clients\>Contacts** and search for the individual and select edit. ![](https://support.connectworks.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio588005723570ec62a8fbd205fb5517a3dScreen_Shot_2022-09-28_at_4_14_22_PM-2.png)   2\. 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