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title: What Are Retrospective Checks In AML | SmartSearch
description: Retrospective checks are AML/ID checks performed on individuals who are already clients
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# [What Are Retrospective Checks In AML | SmartSearch](https://www.smartsearch.com/en-us/resources/help-center/glossary/retrospective-checks)

 Written by [SmartSearch](https://www.smartsearch.com/en-us/resources/help-center/glossary/author/smartsearch) | Mar 3, 2025 10:53:49 AM

Retrospective checks are AML/ID checks performed on individuals who are already clients and will generally be used if manual, document-based checks had been used prior to switching to electronic verification, if initial checks on a client were not completed fully, or if more frequent CDD is needed based on customer risk-level.

SmartSearch can perform retrospective checks via a bulk-upload to verify historic customers and resolve any intermittent compliance gaps. This guarantees all SmartSearch clients will always have a fully comprehensive and compliant customer database and are ready for internal audits and regulatory visits at all times.

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