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KYC Verification Retention Deadline Calculator

Calculate a policy-based disposal eligibility date for KYC verification records by adding a chosen retention period to a triggering date, then applying any legal-hold extension. The tool also shows time remaining and a review-start date so teams can schedule defensible disposition work. Retention rules differ by record type, contract, regulator, and jurisdiction; enter a period approved for the specific record class.

Calculator

Record lifecycle dates
The policy-defined event that starts retention.
years
Use the approved schedule for this record class.
days
Add days only when release occurs after the base date.
days
How early disposition review should begin.

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose the policy-defined trigger date for the record.
  2. Enter the approved retention period in calendar years.
  3. Add a hold extension only when the release timing requires it.
  4. Set review lead time and confirm the three resulting dates.

Formula

Base date = trigger date + retention years
Eligibility date = base date + hold-extension days
Review-start date = eligibility date − lead days

Calendar years are added while preserving the month and day where possible; February 29 resolves to February 28 in a non-leap target year.

What the result means

The eligibility date is the earliest modeled date at which the KYC verification record may enter disposition review under the entered schedule and hold extension. It is not an automatic deletion instruction.

Confirm the trigger event, record classification, applicable jurisdiction, active investigations, contractual terms, and hold status before destroying any record.

Example calculation

A trigger date of January 15, 2026 plus 5 calendar years produces a base date of January 15, 2031. With no hold extension and a 30-day review lead, disposition review should begin on December 16, 2030.

Tips for better results

  • Do not assume creation date is the correct trigger event.
  • Keep legal holds separate from routine retention schedules.
  • Document approvals before disposition.
  • Recalculate when a hold is extended or released.
  • Use the result to queue review, not to automate deletion without controls.

Frequently asked questions

Which date starts the KYC verification retention period?

Use the trigger defined by the approved record schedule, which may be closure, last activity, account termination, or another event.

Does this deadline calculator determine the legally required retention period?

No. It applies the period you enter; counsel or records governance should determine the applicable requirement.

How is February 29 handled when calendar years are added?

If the target year is not a leap year, the base date is set to February 28.

Should an active legal hold be entered as a fixed number of days?

Only if a defensible release date is known. Otherwise treat the result as provisional and do not dispose of the record.

Is the eligibility date the same as an automatic deletion date?

No. It marks modeled eligibility for controlled review, subject to holds, approvals, and other obligations.

Date model variables

VariableMeaning
Trigger datePolicy event that starts the clock
Retention yearsApproved calendar-year period
Hold extensionAdditional days after the base date
Lead timeDays reserved for pre-disposition review

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