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Meta is asking for verification. What exactly do I need to do?

Meta asks for two types of verification: personal identity (confirming who you are as an individual) and business verification (confirming your business exists). They have different requirements and different implications for your account.

What this means

Meta asks for two types of verification: personal identity (confirming who you are as an individual) and business verification (confirming your business exists).

Quick steps
  1. Go to Business Settings > Security Center to see verification type required
  2. For identity: prepare government-issued photo ID matching your account name
  3. For business: prepare business registration, utility bill, or bank statement
  4. Ensure documents are recent (within 3 months for utility bills)
  5. Upload documents unedited — no cropping or annotations

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