Document requirements for advertiser verification

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Google requires advertisers to complete identity verification as part of the advertiser verification program.

For identity verification, advertisers may be required to submit one of the acceptable documents listed below based on the location their organization is registered in, or resident in if they are an individual.

Note: The documents required are based on your account type “organization” or “Individual”. You can check your “Account type” in your Google Ads payments profile via the “Settings” page for “Billing & Payments”. If your “Account type” is “Individual”, but you need to verify as an organization or vice versa, contact us before starting the verification process. These documents are required for the successful completion of the verification process.

When submitting a government-issued photo ID, ensure that:

The ID is valid (not expired)

The image is in color, not black and white

The image is clear and well lit

The image should not be a photocopy

Personal data and documents will not be shared with any third party, as per the Google data protection policy.

Acceptable documents by location

For advertisers in South Sudan, learn more about Document requirements for advertiser verification in South Sudan.

Organizations may be required to provide 2 different types of documentation for advertiser verification: organization registration documents and a government-issued photo ID from an authorized representative. Acceptable documents include:

Registration documents:

Certificate of incorporation or registration

Extract from commercial register

Business license

Tax certificate

Only for government departments and agencies: an official letter including full name, address and date

Authorized representative’s government-issued photo ID:

Passport
Identification card
Driving license
Permanent residence card

An authorized representative is an admin of the Google Ads account and/or the payments profile paying for the ads. The government-issued photo ID can be issued in any country.

Individuals must submit a government-issued photo ID issued as part of the verification program. Acceptable documents include:

Passport

Identification card

Driving license

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