Google Accepted Verification Documents

Google Accepted Verification Documents

Please see below the documents that google accepts for verification of a Google Ads account in the USA:

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:

  • 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:

  • Passport
  • State identification
  • Driving license
  • Permanent resident card or Green 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 US government-issued photo ID as part of the verification program. Acceptable documents include:

  • Passport
  • State identification
  • Driving license
  • Permanent resident card or Green card