Why Verification Is Needed
This ensures authenticity and prevents fraud. Accurate documents are critical to avoid issues.
Required Documents:
For Individuals:
Government-issued ID (passport, driving license, or national ID).
For Organizations:
D-U-N-S number documentation.
Business registration documents like certificate of incorporation or VAT registration.
Documents issued by federal/state authorities (if applicable).
Best Practices
Do not edit or manipulate documents.
Ensure documents align with the legal name and address used during account creation.
Contact your finance or legal team for the correct D-U-N-S information.
Processing Timeline
Verification can take several days. Track the status on your Play Console homepage.
How to Upload
Navigate to the document upload prompt in Play Console:
From the Google Play Home screen, check the banner with the warning about the account verification requirements
Click on 'Get started' and follow the steps outlined in the screen.
Upload relevant documents based on your account type.
Review all details and ensure they match with your Google Payments profile.
Your Play Console homepage will display a message explaining that Google is
verifying your identity. This may take a few days.
How do you know if this has been approved by Google?
When your organization has been successfully verified, verification banners
and messages will disappear from the Play Console. You can view your verified
information on the Account details page:
