How to complete AdSense Identity Verification for YouTube (and get help if it fails)
AdSense requires identity verification for most Partners to monetize your YouTube channel and get paid.
When your AdSense Balance reaches the verification threshold of $10 (or equivalent), you will have to verify your personal identity (for Individual AdSense accounts) or your Company identity (for Business AdSense accounts).
You only have 45 days to complete the process, so it's best to be sure you have the required documents even before the requirement appears in your AdSense account.
This is an overview of identity verification in AdSense, including what ID documents are required for Individual AdSense accounts and Business AdSense accounts.
If you run into a problem, use the AdSense ID Verification troubleshooter:
https://support.google.com/adsense/wo...
That may offer you a contact form if you have used all your verification attempts.
Note that some older AdSense accounts do not have the identity verification option, which is required to set up monetization with Gifts powered by Jewels for YouTube. If that is your situation, contact YouTube Creator Support to trigger the ID verification requirement.
Learn more about the documents required for identity verification for AdSense:
https://support.google.com/adsense/an...
Get more details about how identity verification process works:
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