Identity Verification

[5cb59c16]

Hi Team, 

Today I got my Identity Verification tab in my settings, I have a few questions: -

Q.1) I don't have any last legal name so how are you guys gonna verify my Identity?

Q.2) In my UpWork profile, my current name is "Tushar Sharma", but legally I don't have a last name so what should I do next to get my UpWork Account Verified?

Q.3) My last name in my UpWork profile i.e. "Sharma" is used by me because it was required by UpWork account registration

Let me know your thoughts on it.

[85a6221b]

Hello, Good Day

I've been in a week here in upwork can I ask that How can I get an ID verification options? So that I can apply jobs here. Thank you

[5fd3c6f8]

enter to the setting and click on the ID verification. after you can upload your ID and wait an approval.
(If it is helpful to you, make it a solution)

[sofia2008]

That option will only be available when Upwork gives you access, generally when you start earning. You cannot request ID verification.

[85a6221b]

I can still find a job if I'm not a verified user?

[079e148c]

Hey, 

I am a dual citizen and verified my account with Egyptian ID as I was in Egypt at the time of creating the account .. I am now in the US and want to update my verified Id to my US passport, for tax and other purposes. Can somone Please assist. 

[fcd3e0a8]

All you need to do is update your location to your new address in the United States and contact upwork support to inform them of your migration, that's all.

Your account have been verified and there is no need to re-verify it 

[2cfe5712]

Hi, 
I have craete upword profile and on the verification page, I see 

Submit a document

We're reviewing your documents and will get back to you within 1 business day.

Thanks for helping to keep Upwork safe. Your ID will not be shared with clients.

but I have not submitted any document for ID verification yet. What should I do? How do I verify my account?

[812dd08c]

Hi Syed Muhammad,

Thank you for reaching out and reporting this. We understand how alarming this situation is for you and please allow us to look into this. I've shared your report to the appropriate team for further review. One of the members will surely review your profile and assist you accordingly via email. You can also access your ticket here for updates.

[85a6221b]

How can I get the option of ID Verification? I am already 2 weeks here in upwork, so I can send proposals. Thanks

[mattelamparo]

Hi Kevin,

I appreciate your interest in getting your ID verified. However, at this moment, you are not yet required to go under verification.
 
When the time comes that you need to verify your identity (usually during your first contract), our team will reach out to you with instructions. You will also be notified via the Upwork page, and the link to verify your identity will be available.
 
Please learn more about ID Verification here: ID Verification Badge.

Being new to the platform, I recommend you take some of our online lessons here.

I hope this is helpful. 

[85a6221b]

Ohh, I see thanks a lot.

[ed206c7b]

Hi, 

Same here, I also can't verify my identity because there is no identity verification option. 

[ca42dea2]

I am having an issue verifying my account, I can't find the identity verification tab in my profile settings and I don't know what to do. Please I need help.

**Edited for Community Guidelines**

Thanks,
Benita.

[0c425614]

Why can't I see the identity verification option in my Upwork profile settings? I've already filled out my profile, but I still can't see the option. What should I do to make sure my identity is properly verified so that I can use all of the platform's features and advantages? Please assist me.

[tinker_bell3]

Hi Vinay Kumar,

We’ll let you know when it’s time to verify your identity. You won’t be able to do so until we request verification. We’ll email you and notify you when you sign in to your account if you need to verify.

[3f43f055]

I want to verify my identity on Upwork and get a blue tick so my bids and connects are not wasted anymore (As clients tend to ignore freelancers with no blue tick). I had submitted images of my National Identity Card, now the second and final step which is visual verification is pending. I cannot see the "Identity Verification" menu in settings anymore and from some research it seems it is now held with a customer support agent. Please guide me to the next steps on how do I verify my account as soon as possible.

 

[cc0258fe]

Hello,

I was born in Iran however I currently reside in the United States. I was asked to do a Government ID Verification which I am happy to do but on the drop-down menu, there is no recognition of Iran as a country so I couldn't select the proper country. I had no other choice other than to choose the US as the country and upload my Iranian Passport. Now, I am worried this would affect my current offers and wouldn't allow me to do a Government ID verification. I can provide proof of residency etc. if that is what is required. This is quite frustrating and I appreciate any help or support.

Thank you,

Fatemeh

[812dd08c]

Hi Fatemeh,

Thank you for reaching out and I'm sorry if you're having difficulties verifying your ID. Please know that in compliance with U.S. law, Upwork does not conduct business with individuals and entities on a list called the Specially Designated Nationals ("SDN") list. Unfortunately, Iran is one of the countries listed in it which is why it's not available on the dropdown. For more information on these laws, click here. 

I took the liberty of sharing your concerns directly with the team handling the review. One of the members will surely review your case and assist you accordingly via email. Please don't hesitate to coordinate to resolve the issue.

[hussain_munawar]

i am unable to complete verification in my upwork profile .ID Verificaiton menu is missing in profile setting .please guide

[812dd08c]

Hi Munawar,

I have checked your account, and it doesn't need further verification yet. Please remember that you cannot initiate the identity verification yourself, and cannot be requested. If the team finds the need for you to do it, you will receive an email detailing the instructions for completing your verification. You may want to check this help article for more information. 

[saimamunawar]

i am unable to complete profile verification. ID verification menu missing in setting .Please guide

[812dd08c]

Hi Saima,

I have checked your account, and it doesn't need further verification yet. Please remember that you cannot initiate the identity verification yourself, and cannot be requested. If the team finds the need for you to do it, you will receive an email detailing the instructions for completing your verification. You may want to check this help article for more information. 

[bellagum0212]

I have just submitted my ID for verification, its a PHILHEALTH ID and im not quite sure if it would be accepted but the address differs from my address that ive provided in my upwork profile since weve already moved to a different place. Also, my name on my upwork profile would just be a display name and not my full name. im really anxious to know if that would affect the verification process?  

[812dd08c]

Hi Bella,

I'm sorry if you're having difficulties verifying your ID. I took a closer look at your case, and the team is unable to accept the document you provided. Philhealth, Pag-IBIG loyalty ID, or any other photo ID are not accepted. 

However, I see that the team has reached out to you via email with more information and further instructions for resolving the issue. Feel free to coordinate with the team by responding to the email and they will surely assist you accordingly. You may also access the support ticket linked to your case here for updates.

[31d52726]

Good Afternoon everyone,

I was just trying to get my profile verified and when I went in settings it was not giving me the Identity Verification option.

I would really appreciate some help with this,

Thanks,

[spectralua]

You cannot initiate it. Upwork will contact you for verification later.

[31d52726]

I see, thank you for the quick response. I just completed my profile to 100%, is there like an estimated time of how long it takes?

Thank you for helping me out Mykola 

[24b37548]

I want to verify, but the page is not working.

[luiggi_rosado]

Hi Nika,

It doesn't look like you need to verify your account yet. The team will let you know if there is a need for any verification in the future. Please know that verification cannot be requested. If the team finds the need to verify your account, you will be notified through an email or through a notification in your account with more information on how you can complete the verification process.

[24b37548]

Thank you Luiggi

[dd5c44a6]

Upwork requires to upload ID that has an address but my National ID has the Address on the back side. Upwork asks only to upload the front side of the ID. How Can i upload both sides of my ID?

It has been rejected and i dont know what to do?

Thanks

[luiggi_rosado]

Hi Jona,

I can see that the team contacted you via a support ticket with more information about your verification process. Kindly refer to it for more information, and don't hesitate to follow up via that same ticket if you have questions.

[6818a090]

Hi there,

I have a new Upwork account and I am doing my first job with a client. I have submitted my details about my verification already but I still receive the following message :

"Some of your services are temporarily on hold
We would love to get you up and running again on Upwork. But first, we need you to take a few minutes to verify your identity. Click “Get Started” below to begin or “Learn More” for details. Thank you! GET STARTED or LEARN MORE 

When I click to "GET STARTED" it shows the name of my brother instead of my name and it cannot be changed as mentioned below:

The ID you upload must have the same name and date of birth entered below.

Full Name

Date of Birth

Please guide me on how I may get through this.

Best regards,

[pradeephele]

Hi Umar,

I am sorry to hear about the error message displayed on your account. I can see that you've raised a support ticket regarding your concern and one of our team members is already assisting you. You can access your support tickets here. Please don't hesitate to follow up with them on the same support ticket if you have additional questions regarding your concern. Note that support requests are responded to in the order they are received. Kindly allow 24-48 hours for the team to follow up with you and assist you further.

Thank you,
Pradeep

[7b6c26d4]

I couldnt see the option for identity verification in my profile settings on Upwork, I have already completed my profile on Upwork, but still cannot see the option for identity verification, what should I do to ensure that my identity is properly verified and being able to access all of the features and benefits of the platform? I need help please.

[luiggi_rosado]

Hi Faruk,

You can't see the option because you don't need to verify your account yet. The team will let you know if there is a need for any verification in the future. Please know that verification cannot be requested. If the team finds the need to verify your account, you will be notified through an email or through a notification in your account with more information on how you can complete the verification process.

[94689191]

I completed my profile on upwork, but thereis no option of identity verification in settings on my profile. Can someone assist that why is this so?

and How can I overcome it soon?

and I just need to know if I bring my international or local client to upwork and they pay me for their work on upwork. Could I become eligible for Identity verification?

[pradeephele]

Hi Qadeer,

I checked your account and it doesn't look like you need to verify your account yet. The team will let you know if there is a need for any verification in the future. 

- Pradeep

[07f66811]

I finally managed to get my first job. The contract I have with my client is for an hourly job. I think I cannot use the "open time tracker" section because the ID verification has not occurred yet. I want to be able to use the "Open time tracker" feature.

[pradeephele]

Hi Ayturan,

Congratulations on your first job! For hourly contracts, you can continue to track time with the Upwork Desktop App even before verifying your account. 

To ensure your client is invoiced automatically and you benefit from Upwork Hourly Protection, make sure you log time on hourly projects using the Upwork Desktop App. By doing so and following the steps outlined in our Payment Protection, a freelancer is taking all of the necessary steps to have their payments covered. For more information about getting paid on your hourly contracts, please check this help article.

- Pradeep