> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hifi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# ID Verification

> Identity documents are required for KYC verification. The accepted document types and requirements vary by country. Use the [Identity Documents](/docs/references/identity-documents) reference to determine which documents are accepted for each country and their required subtypes.

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  Notarized copies of identity documents are accepted. Documents issued in
  breakaway regions are not accepted by default.
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## Document Requirements

ID documents must contain:

* Owner full name
* Date of birth
* Photo
* Signature (if applicable)
* Document number
* Validity data (issue date or validity period)

## Photo Requirements

The ID document photo must meet the following requirements:

* Original photo (static image) or scan — not a screenshot or photo uploaded from social networks
* File format: JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC
* Both sides required if the document has data on front and back
* File size: No less than 100 KB or 300 DPI
* Color photo
* All information must be readable
* All corners of the document visible — no foreign objects or graphic elements
* Not edited with any software or converted to PDF
* Physical document (digital documents are not accepted in most cases)