In some countries, Stripe must collect and verify identity information for individuals associated with a Stripe account due to regulatory and financial partner requirements. This is to promote transparency and prevent financial crimes. If you are unable to verify your identity programmatically, you may be asked to upload a government-issued photo ID through the secure Stripe Dashboard.

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In certain countries, Stripe is required to collect, verify and maintain identity information on the individuals associated with a Stripe account. These requirements come from our regulators and financial partners, and are intended to promote transparency and prevent individuals from using complex company structures to hide terrorist financing, money laundering, tax evasion and other financial crimes.

If we are unable to verify your business and/or identity programmatically when you sign up for a Stripe account, we might require a copy of a government-issued photo ID to verify the information manually. If this is the case, you will receive a notification to log in to your Stripe Dashboard. You will then be able to use the notification prompt in the top-right corner to upload your documentation.

Additional information

• We do not accept copies of IDs via email; they must be uploaded using the secure Stripe Dashboard.
• Troubleshooting issues with uploading ID for identity verification: What to do if you are having trouble verifying your information with government-issued photo ID.
• Identity and home address verification documents for accounts in Europe, Australia and New Zealand: How to verify your information using government-issued photo ID for accounts in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
• Our Privacy Policy explains how and for what purposes we collect, use, retain, disclose and safeguard any personal data that you provide to us.