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How to create PID Search 

Use PID Search to find which CHESS participant (PID) currently controls a HIN, and whether that PID and holder are active. This is useful before starting a HIN transfer.

 In FCOps, navigate to Transfers & Conversion → PID Enquiry from the main navigation menu.

The landing page loads showing existing PID search requests (screenshot below as an example)

  

Create a PID Search 

Step 1: Open PID Enquiry

Go to Transfers & Conversion → PID Enquiry in the main navigation menu. 

Step 2: Add a new search

Click + Add.

Step 3: Enter the details

  1. Org Code:  Select your organisation (eg: TPXXXX)
  2. HIN: Enter the HIN.
    ⚠️ Include leading zeroes. A HIN is always 10 digits. For example, enter 0012345678, not 12345678. 

Step 4: Save

Click Save. The request status shows as Submitted while CHESS processes it.

Step 5: Check the result

Refresh the page to see the result.
When it’s returned, the grid shows the PID, PID Status (✓/✗) and Holder Status (✓/✗)
(✓/✗) - Tick means active a X means HIN is not active (i.e HIN maybe locked) Error Message will show if Holder status = X  

 What the request statuses mean 

⚠️ Failed - doesn't mean it could not be processed, It means HIN wasn't found. Error message is displayed in the error message column.  

How to view PID search details  

  • The detail view shows all fields including the full error message (if any) and the returned PID and holder status data. 

 How to filter the landing page  

Quick filter

  • Click Only my request to show only the requests you created. Click it again to remove the filter.

Advanced filters

  1. Click More Filters to open the filter panel.
  2. Filter by Organisation (if you have more than one), HIN, Status and/or Date Range.
  3. Click Reset to clear all filters.