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A beginner's guide to identity verification
The following types of documents can be used to verify your address for identity verification: Driver's license (if the address is visible and matches the address provided) Government-issued IDs with your current address Utility bills (water, electricity, and gas), bank statements, and property management invoices that were issued within the last 3 months and clearly show your current address and legal name Documentation or voter identification listing your full address and legal name issued withinPublished on Sep 25, 2023Updated on May 29, 20266,481Why did my identity verification fail?
How to check the failed reason of identity verification? You can check your email for the failed reason and submit it again by clicking the link.Published on Aug 8, 2024Updated on May 29, 202658Guide to ID and selfie photos for identity verification
Having trouble choosing the appropriate photos of your ID or yourself during your verification process? Please check out the guidelines below.Which IDs are acceptable? Based on different Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements of different jurisdictions, you may use your passport, national ID card, driver's license, or other kinds of government-issued ID.Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Jan 28, 202613,936How do I check the status of my institutional verification?
Find out the reason for your application rejection by selecting verification feedback Learn more on how you can fix the errors on your Institutional account application here.Published on Oct 10, 2024Updated on May 29, 202639How long does it take to complete my identity verification?
Here's what you can expect for identity verification: Once you have uploaded your documents, your processing takes about 30 seconds. If further review is needed, it can take up to 24 hours. Note: Valid and accurate documents will ensure the smoothness of your document review process. Find out what documents you need here. During times of high interest in cryptocurrency, wait times may increase. We thank you for your patience during these times.Published on Sep 5, 2023Updated on Apr 6, 20267,046How do I fix errors when submitting my institutional verification?
How do I check institutional verification status? To view the current status of your application, proceed to the verification page. If you see a Continue option, it indicates that your application is incomplete. Select Continue to resume your application and ensure it’s complete before final submission.What should I do if I'm unable to save or proceed on the application page? Ensure that all fields are filled in the correct format.Published on Oct 10, 2024Updated on May 29, 202660How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
Fill in all the necessary sender's information Under certain circumstances, you're required to select your sender's country or region of residence in the Country/region field Once your additional verification is successful, your deposit will be unlocked3. a) ii. If you're buying crypto with a debit or credit card via a third-party channel (for example, Simplex / Banxa / Alchemy Pay etc.)Published on Apr 29, 2024Updated on Dec 31, 20251How do I submit my proof of address (POA)?
The POA must match with the residential information you provided during your identity verification. The acceptable types of POA may vary with different jurisdictions.Published on Sep 5, 2023Updated on May 29, 20264How do I know if anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire is needed for my verification?
This'll open the AML questionnaire in a new tab for your review and completion Once completed, you can close the tab and return to the verification page to continue your verification process Take the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire under the Additional info sectionPublished on Dec 12, 2024Updated on May 29, 202680How do I verify an individual account?
Open the User Center pageIdentity verification Basic info Country of Residence Nationality Local Language name (if applicable) Full name Date of birth ID number ID type Residential address ID documents We accept valid government-issued IDs from eligible countries that meet your region's requirements (e.g., passports, driving licenses, etc).Published on Sep 25, 2023Updated on May 29, 202631,435What onboarding information is required for the government-owned enterprise?
For example: Certificate of incorporation or business registration certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a business license) Articles of association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Complete the following template to finish verification Sign, scan, and upload the account opening authorization letter (a boardPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on May 29, 202664What onboarding information is required for a fund?
For example: Certificate of incorporation or business registration certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a business license) Articles of association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Note:For public funds, only the articles of association are required.Complete the following template to finish verification SignPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026125What's KYC: What to expect and why it matters?
KYC involves several layers of verification depending on your activity, region, and risk profile. Here's what the process may include:1. Identity Verification Upload a clear photo of a valid government-issued ID that meets the requirements of your region (e.g., passport or driver’s license) Take a live selfie or use facial recognition to match your ID Our system checks for document validity and tampering using secure verification tools2.Published on Jun 24, 2025Updated on May 29, 202666What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
As part of our due diligence checks for regulatory purposes, OKX will require key roles of your company and the authorized user (if different from the key roles) of your institutional account to provide identity verification information during the institutional verification process.Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026286What's OKX Affiliate Program?
Affiliates, co-inviters, or sub-affiliates that have not completed identity verification (Individual/Institutional) cannot receive commissions. Affiliates, co-inviters, or sub-affiliates that have not completed identity verification cannot receive commissions. The affiliate's commission rate is 0, the affiliate’s commission has been suspended, or the affiliate's account is frozen. The co-inviter link fails the assessment, resulting in a commission rate of 0.Published on Sep 27, 2023Updated on May 29, 20263,296