> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.goldfinch.finance/goldfinch/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.goldfinch.finance/goldfinch/goldfinch-v1/borrower-mechanics/structure-and-legal-considerations/investor-kyc-aml-requirements.md).

# Investor KYC / AML Requirements

Investors in the Goldfinch ecosystem are required to mint a [Unique Identity NFT (UID)](https://medium.com/goldfinch-fi/introducing-unique-identity-uid-the-first-nft-for-identity-830a89207509) in order to gain access to Goldfinch pools. The UID represents that an investor has passed through various OFAC, AML, Sanctions checks which are conducted by [Persona](https://withpersona.com/). You can learn more about the need for a [Unique Entity Check on Goldfinch here](/goldfinch/goldfinch-v1/protocol-mechanics/uniqueentitycheck.md), and about the [Unique Identity NFT process here](/goldfinch/goldfinch-v1/unique-identity-uid.md).