How can I complete identity verification on Venmo?
Which documents should I upload to complete identity verification?
If you're asked to submit documentation to verify your identity, please ensure that the documents you provide are clear, legible, and unexpired. Images must show the full document, with all sides and corners visible.
To verify your name and date of birth, you may provide any of the following:
- U.S. passport
- Driver license
- U.S. government-issued ID
- DHS card
- Tribal ID card
To verify your home address, you may provide any of the following:
- Bank, credit card, or 401K/brokerage statement (from the past 12 months)
- Utility bill (gas, electric, cable, internet, or phone from the past 12 months)
- W2 or paystub (from the past 12 months)
- Lease for residence (dated in the past 12 months)
- Current car registration (dated in the past 12 months)
- IRS letter (dated in the past 12 months)
- You can also submit the following documents if they were issued to you within the last 12 months
- Unexpired U.S. government issued ID (with current address
To verify your Social Security Number or ITIN, you may provide any of the following:
- SSN card
- SSN/ITIN assignment letter
- W2 or paystub (from the last 12 months, with a published SSN)
- IRS letter (dated in the past 12 months)
How long will it take for Venmo to review my identity verification documents?
It can take up to 3 business days for your identity documents to be reviewed. It's important to check your email inbox and Venmo app for any updates, as you may be asked to resubmit info for documents that don't meet our requirements.