SECTION 5.3.1: MERCHANT IDENTITY VERIFICATION STANDARDS

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Section 5.3.1: Merchant Identity Verification Standards
Standards for verifying individual sellers, sole proprietorships, and international retailers.

Merchant Identity Verification Standards

Maintaining a trusted marketplace by ensuring every seller operates under verified legal identity.

Merchant verification establishes consumer trust, reduces fraud, and qualifies stores for high-value buyer transactions.

Core Architecture & Principles

  • Identity Validation: Official government passport, national ID card, or state driver's license validation.
  • Address Verification: Recent utility statement, bank letter, or municipal tax document issued within 90 days.
  • Biometric Anti-Spoofing: AI-powered facial liveness analysis matching live camera captures against ID credentials.

Operational Process & Execution Flow

Initiate Verification

Navigate to Account Settings > Verification and select 'Merchant Verification'.

Document Upload

Submit high-resolution photographs of required identification documents.

Status Tracking

Monitor automated verification progress; approved accounts receive instant notification.

Verification Badge

Approved merchants display the blue 'Verified Merchant' trust shield next to their store name and product listings.

Last updated: Oct 01, 2025