About identity verification How to verify your identity Tips to successfully submit your documents Verification re-reviews and status updates If we can't verify your identity Change your payments profile name after you complete identity verification About identity verification You're required to verify your personal information for your account once your earnings reach the verification threshold . You need to verify your identity to continue to show ads and receive payments from Google AdSense. This is to confirm the accuracy of your account information and protect you from fraud. When you're required to verify your identity, we place a temporary payments hold on your account. Note, you won't be asked to verify your address via PIN until after you've successfully verified your identity. Note : You have 45 days from the date we first ask you to verify your identity to submit the required documents in your account. After 45 days, if you haven't provided the documents or we're still unable to verify your identity from the documents you have provided, we'll stop showing ads on your pages. How to verify your identity Sign in to your account and follow the instructions on your "Payments" page. In AdSense, click Payments , then Verification check . In AdMob, click Payments , then Verification . Document requirements by country for organization and individual accounts Select a country to review the required identity verification documents. Registration documents: Any document, notice, or letter either issued by the IRS or stamped by the IRS that states your Organization name. Some examples are CP575, 147C, CP299, 988, 937, 1050, 5822, etc. Forms submitted to the IRS will only be accepted if a copy of the form is available on the IRS website. Some examples are Forms 8871 and 990. See here (political organizations) and here (tax exempt organizations) for ways to search for your organization on the IRS website. Certificate of Business Incorporation issued by the state where you conduct business activities that states your Organization name Your most recent SEC filing (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K forms) that state the Organization name Business credit reports that state your Organization name from Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion Only for government departments and agencies: an official letter including full name, address and date Authorized representative’s government-issued photo ID: State identification Driving license Permanent resident card or Green card An authorized representative is an admin of the account and/or the payments profile. The government-issued photo ID can be issued in any country.

Individuals must submit a US government-issued photo ID as part of the verification program. Acceptable documents include: State identification Driving license Permanent resident card or Green card Allow Google to confirm the current existence of the organization; expired documents or documents suggesting the organization does not exist or no longer exists can’t be accepted. Be issued by an issuing authority, i.e., federal/state/municipal government, public institution (tax authority, securities and exchange commission, etc.), chamber of commerce, business registry, etc. This does not include utility bills, bank statements, insurance statements or rental agreements. Tips to successfully submit your documents Here are some tips to successfully submit your documents: Use the same full name in all the documents. Submit documents that are current and not expired. Submit both the front and back sides of your document. Capture the entire document, the photo needs to be readable and in focus. Keep your image free of reflections and glare. Incomplete or obstructed documents or dark or blurry photos won't be accepted. Uploading documents or photos other than your ID may result in account suspension. If your document is two sided, capture the front and the back and upload both images. Verification re-reviews and status updates To protect the security of our ad ecosystem, Google may periodically re-review previously approved accounts or re-evaluate your verification status based on new risk and safety signals (such as a connection to a terminated account). If your account fails identity verification upon re-review: Your ads will stop showing across your properties. Your earnings will be placed on hold. If we can't verify your identity Sometimes we're unable to verify your identity from the documents you provide, for example, if your documents are blurry or unreadable. We'll let you know if this happens and invite you to resubmit. To prevent abuse, we only allow a limited number of verification attempts. If you've reached your limit of attempts, use our Identity verification troubleshooter to find out what steps to take next. If your issue is still not resolved, contact us via this form . Why your ID wasn't accepted and how to fix the issue Change your payments profile name after you complete identity verification After you've successfully verified your identity, you may not be able to change your name in your payments profile. If you have a valid reason to change your name, contact us . Was this helpful? Need more help? Try these next steps: