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.

[tinker_bell3 · Accepted solution]

Hi Tushar,

If you are eligible or required to receive an “Identity Verified” badge, you can complete the two stages by going to Identity Verification in your Settings.

Freelancers requested to submit identification documents should submit any of the documents listed during the verification process. Note that the list is different for each country.

If you do not have any documents from the list, you can submit a different government-issued ID, ensuring it’s unexpired and valid. This will trigger a manual review process. Acceptable documents include passport, national ID card (NIC/CNIC), driver's license, NBI Clearance (Philippines only), tax ID, voter ID, postal ID, or any other valid government-issued photo ID that meets these criteria. 

Please note that your profile must represent you as an individual and that all the information in your profile, including your profile photo, needs to be accurate, truthful, and verifiable. We understand you may have provided a name and/or picture that you would like to update now. If that’s the case, and you’re being asked to verify your identity now, please proceed with submitting your ID and completing your Visual Verification anyways. If there is any issue or mismatch, our team will reach out to you directly to assist you.

Note that we occasionally ask users to re-verify because periodic checks ensure their accounts continue to reflect accurate information. Our goal is to make this process as seamless as possible and we thank you for your contribution to keeping Upwork a professional and safe community.

If you don't see a way to verify, that may be because you're not eligible yet. Please know that verification cannot be requested, but is slowly being rolled out to all talent. If the team finds the need to verify your account, you will be notified through an email, or through a notification in your account.

[15a693f3]

Hi Joanne,

I haven't recieved an email about verification ID. I have some questions .

1- How long does it take to be sent?

2- Are there any steps to do to receive the email quickly?

3- Can I start work without verifications or should I wait for the email?

Eman.

[812dd08c]

Hi Eman,

I have checked your account; it doesn't need further verification yet. Remember that you cannot initiate the identity verification yourself and it 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. 

Yes! You can still submit proposals to potential clients in the marketplace, even without verifying your identity, for the time being. You may want to check this help article for more information. 

[sheeraz0312]

Hi Arjay,

My profile was verified but i have updated my profile name and now its not matching my National Id Name so now how i can go with previous verified name because i am not able to verify with latest name change.

[636ea81f]

Please, Kindly fix the whole backlash I'm getting from this app, the means of identification I uploaded is the only means of identification issued to me by the government...

[dbc9fee5]

Please I need serious Help

hello Arjay,
I hope you will get my point my brother in law has faced a serious trouble with him account, his account been suspended since 15days ago, he requested too many requests but it didn't work out,

The main Problem is he can not nether change his Profile picture nor verify his ID.. when he trys to change his profile it says "first verify your ID" and when trys to verifiy his ID it says "first change your profile picture", these things goes ciculate over and over. also he could not see the "other"  option in his ID verification type, also he can't comment here that's why i am writing for him.

hope you will get me and help him out.

regard.

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[812dd08c]

Hi Betelehem,

I'm sorry to hear about your brother-in-law's account. Please remember that for privacy and security reasons, we won't be able to discuss another user's account. For the ID verification issue with his account, please refer them to the support ticket sent by our support team and ask them to update it if they have further questions or concerns. They may also continue coordinating with the team through the email associated with their account and the team will surely him accordingly.

[cafca6b1]

Hi Arjay, 

I am in the same situation.

Upwork is unable to verify any of my passport or ID documents.

I always get this error:

"We had some trouble verifying your ID

It looks like you uploaded an unsupported type of ID. Please try again with one of the following supported types.

If you don't have a supported ID type, please contact us ."

I have tried to upload both my EU passport and ID card, multiple times. How can I get verified?

It's incredibly hard to get in touch with a human about this, so I appreciate if you can help me out.

Thank you.

[egaruth]

Hi Lana,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I checked and it looks like one of our agents already reached out to you directly via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your ticket on this page. 

Feel free to follow up with our team directly via ticket or email if you need further assistance and they will be happy to assist you. 

[mnaveedkb]

Hey there! My name is Muhammad Naveed, and I'm facing an issue with identity verification on Upwork. I'm trying to use my government ID card, but the verification popup shows my name as "Naveed Khan," which is not my legal name. Even though I updated my name to "Muhammad Naveed" in the contact info section, it still displays the incorrect name during verification. I replied to the rejection email, explaining the situation and attaching my ID and passport, the ticket status is open but it's been 72 hours, and I haven't received a response.

[759e32fa]

Hi Muhammad,

We understand you may have provided a name and/or picture that you would like to update now. If that’s the case, and you’re being asked to verify your identity now, please proceed with submitting your ID and completing your Visual Verification anyways. If there is any issue or mismatch, our team will reach out to you directly to assist you.

[486e690f]

If they need all the information they should be from starting now most of them include me by the name is not original with my national identity card name is different and how can we change all the information is real but fake name I'd like we have lot of things to manage with. 

[b612b34d]

Hello Arjay,

I am unable to verify my identity, I have tried multiple times from Settings > Identity verification by uploading my Indian ID (Aadhar Card, Voter ID) as I do not have Passport/Driving License but each time it is failing. Can you help me with the reason for it and how can I verify it.

Thanks.

[812dd08c]

Hi Krishna,

If the system is rejecting it, it means the submission was denied. Kindly consider submitting other alternate Valid Government-issued ID. You can also refer to the email sent by our review team for more information about acceptable documents and best practices when submitting your ID for approval.

 
Once you are ready to resubmit, access your Upwork account Settings and click the Identity Verification tab to continue. Please check this help article for more information.

[05815a03]

Hi Arjay!

Please help me. I can't find identity verification on my settings. When account verification which available on help center articles it brings an error. Has Upwrok changed their settings? I literally can't see identity verification on settings. Kindly help

[egaruth]

Hi Mesiet,

I would like to clarify that only earning freelancers are eligible/required to earn the “Identity Verified” badge. If you become eligible/required, we will notify you when you log into your Upwork account.

[05815a03]

Thanks, Nikola.

Excuse me for another question.  What do you mean by "earning freelancers"? Is it another type of freelancers in the platform or you mean freelancers who are already earning money? Because its almost impossible to earn without verification budge. Clients don't seem to even review the proposals from unverified freelancers. 

Kindly assist.  Maybe I opened the wrong account?

[pradeephele]

Hi Mesiet,

I will be happy to clarify that you have opened the right account. Earning freelancers are those who have already earned money on Upwork. 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. 

- Pradeep

[dda779a3]

I want to verify my account. It shows only 'passport'. I don't have passport and I have government verified Citizenship ID. How can I submit it to verify my profile?

[05815a03]

Hi Arjay!

I received a rising talent budge but I have not received an email or a notification to verify my identity.

[759e32fa]

Hi Mesiet,

Congratulations on getting your Talent Rising badge, however, please keep in mind that this does not ensure that you will be asked to verify your ID.

Your account doesn't need further verification yet. Please remember that you cannot initiate the identity verification yourself, and it 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. 

[5cb59c16]

Hi Joanne

Thanks for providing me with crystal clear information. I got my profile verified.

Best Regards

Tushar Sharma

[ef66b010]

Dear upwork team, 

I want close my account. But I can't it please help me

[131db502]

Hi, Joanne, 
i have the same issue, i uploaded the ID document more than 7 days ago and still getting the " We're reviewing your ID, which can take up to 1-3 business days." message. can you help me out with this 

i'm already on a contract with a client and i need to get my account verfied ASAP.
thanks.
Mustafa

[egaruth]

Hi Mustafa,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I reached out to the team handling your case and your verification is now complete. 

Let us know if you need further assistance. 

[131db502]

Hi Nikola,
It was resolved succesfully.
Thanks.

- Mustafa

[c3309140]

Hi Nikola, 
i also

have the same issue, i uploaded the ID document more than 5 days ago and still getting the " We're reviewing your ID, which can take up to 1-3 business days." message. can you help me out with this 

I need a JOB completed immediately

thanks.
Adekeye

[pradeephele]

Hi Mayokun,

Apologies for the delay in reviewing your documents. I can see that you're already communicating with the relevant team via a support ticket 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.

- Pradeep

[71c1606d]

I am new to Upwork and verified my ID a few days back. I have a client waiting for me to discuss on a project. I have uploaded the necessary documents too. But its still showing- We are reviewing your ID... as its my first client can you let me know what's to be done ? Would appreciate if you would kindly look into this.

Thanks a lot.

[636ea81f]

Please, Kindly help me with the challenges of verification on my Upwork account, I can't continue to suffer because of my country's negligence in providing its citizens with the proper means of identification.

[4c70e6c8]

Hi Nikola,

I have also the same problem. It's been more than 15 days, and Upwork is still unable to verify my ID verification. I am also getting the same " We're reviewing your ID, which can take up to 1-3 business days." message. please help me to solve this issue.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,

Abdul Hamid

[759e32fa]

Hi Abdul,

We’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.

[6c50f7e4]

Hi Nikola,

I have uploaded my ID more than 5 days ago and still getting the " We're reviewing your ID, which can take up to 1-3 business days." message. can you help me?

i need to get my account verfied as soon as possible because I need to withdraw an amount plus my payment method is not active and I have my tax information correctly done, any idea what should I do? 
thanks.

[812dd08c]

Hi Salma,

I've converted your post into a support ticket to give your concern the attention it deserves. One of the members will contact you on this page with more information and further assistance regarding your ID verification status.

[f745d1d5]

Hi Nikola,
i have the same issue, i uploaded the ID document and selfie more than 2 days ago and still getting the " We're reviewing your selfie, which can take up to 1 business days." message. can you help me out with this 

I am unable to bid in open projects because of this.

thanks.

[pradeephele]

Hello Jitendara,

I see that your ID submission was reset due to a possible unclear or low-resolution image. Please resubmit the document using a clearer image. 

- Pradeep

[5f878a1f]

Hi, Nikola, 
I have gotten into the same issue, I uploaded my ID document 10 days ago and still it's showing the "We are reviewing your selfie which typically takes a few minutes, but could take up to 1 business day." message. I tried to open a support ticket for this but that even I could not do. Please I need help with this. 

[e9f0a0bc]

Hi Joanne
I have been so disappointed lately on the re-verification process and a good account that was built with sweat had to suffer for it.

When i drop my details, i was told to take the images of government issued ID and also Utility bill which i provided.

That wasnt accepted so my account Top rated badge got removed.

I tried it again after going around to get my details differently from the government board and got an updated utility bills

But my job success score of 100 suffered and got to 89 instead.

I have a client i just sealed a project with which required him seeing my upwork account but its in chaos already.

Pls look into this and probably let me speak with an upwork agent so we can do a live verification because if i go this verification again and my suspended acount gets blocked then i would lose all the faith i had in upwork.

[pradeephele]

Hi Olaboboye,

I am sorry to hear about the inconvenience caused to you during the verification process. I can see that you're already communicating with the relevant team via a support ticket regarding your concern. 

I will follow up with the team handling your request and one of our team members will update your support ticket as soon as possible. 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.

- Pradeep