- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features, and you’re asked to verify your age, select Verify.
- Select Use your ID.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to agree to ID verification.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to take a photo of your ID and upload it.
- Confirm your date of birth and select:
- This is correct.
- This is incorrect. Update your date of birth with the correct date and select Next.
- Select Submit ID.
Tips for ID verification
Make sure that your ID image:
- Shows the full document with all 4 corners.
- Is clear, in color, and doesn't have glare.
- Is large enough to show the words clearly.
- Is in an image file format like .jpg or .png.
- Do not upload a .pdf file.
Some examples of a valid government ID may include your:
- Driver's license
- Passport
- National ID card
When you select an ID for verification, keep in mind that:
- The types of ID you can use for age verification may vary by country.
- Your country may have additional restrictions or other types of ID that you can use for age verification.
- You may be able to submit a valid ID from your home country, even if you live somewhere else.
| Sweden | You have the right to block out your national identification number on your document. |
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How ID age verification works
If you upload a copy of your ID, your ID:
- Is stored securely
- Won't be made public
Google may use your ID to:
- Confirm your ID is current and valid.
- Confirm you're old enough to access certain content, features, or services.
- Improve our verification services for Google products and protect against fraud and abuse.
In certain cases, your ID may be subject to manual review in accordance with Google security policies. Google will send you an email when the review is complete.
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features and you’re asked to verify your age, tap Verify.
- Tap Take a selfie.
- To capture your selfie, tap Continue.
- You should review the Terms of Use
and Privacy Policy
of Google’s partner that performs the verification, Private ID. Private ID explains the process to you. If you have questions about the process, you can contact them directly.
- When Private ID verifies your age, Google provides to Private ID only a random identifier for your Google Account. No other data associated with your account is shared.
- When age estimation is complete, Private ID shares with Google if they can confirm you’re old enough. Your selfie is then deleted.
- If you prefer a different method or don’t want to continue, tap No thanks.
- You should review the Terms of Use
and Privacy Policy
of Google’s partner that performs the verification, Private ID. Private ID explains the process to you. If you have questions about the process, you can contact them directly.
Review the information from Private ID. Decide if you want to continue. If yes, follow Private ID’s instructions to take your selfie.
- After you complete the steps to take your selfie, Private ID returns the verification result along with the identifier to Google to verify your age.
Tip:If your age:
- Is verified: You’ll get a confirmation message.
- Isn’t verified: You'll get information on options to try again or use a different verification method.
Important:Not all age verification options are available in all countries.
How to use your email address for age verification
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features and you’re asked to verify your date of birth, select Verify.
- Tap Use your email address.
- If you want to continue, review the information on the next screen and tap I agree.
- Google provides your email address to VerifyMy, a third-party partner that performs the verification. VerifyMy will share your email address with its partners to review sites and apps where you have previously used this email address. No other data associated with your account is shared.
- When age verification is complete, VerifyMy notifies Google if they can confirm you’re old enough. VerifyMy doesn’t save your email address or use it for any purpose except to verify your age. Learn more about VerifyMy’s Privacy Policy .
- If you prefer a different method or don’t want to continue, tap No thanks.
Tip:In some cases, we aren’t able to verify your age with this method. If that happens, you can choose a different way to verify.
How email address verification works
To verify your age, Google shares your email with its third-party partner, VerifyMy. VerifyMy will share your email address with its partners who are database providers to review sites and apps where you’ve previously used this email address. Relevant sites and apps might include, for example:
- Financial institutions
- Gaming, streaming & entertainment providers
- Government & credit bureaus
- Mortgage lenders
- Professional services & software
- Retail services
- Travel & leisure services
- Utility providers
VerifyMy is responsible for processing that data to determine whether you’re 18 or older. They won't try to determine your exact age or whether you're under 18. VerifyMy and its partners will not use your data for purposes unrelated to age verification, and they won’t keep your email address any longer than needed for verification. Learn more about VerifyMy’s verification process .
If Google receives confirmation that you’re old enough, you’ll have access to certain content, features, and services.
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features, and you’re asked to verify your age, select Verify.
- Select Use your credit card.
- Follow the instructions to enter your credit info.
How credit card verification works
Important:
- When you check your bank account or card statement, you may find a pending payment authorization. This authorization happens so Google can make sure the card is valid.
- This is an authorization request, and not a charge. You don't pay for an authorization.
- An authorization may stay in your account for 1 to 14 business days depending on your bank. If you still find the pending authorization after 14 business days, contact your bank for more information.
If you enter your credit card info for age verification, Google can use it to:
- Confirm your credit card is current and valid.
- Confirm you're old enough to access certain content, features, or services.
You won't be charged to verify your age.
Tip:If you enter your credit card info for age verification, Google will retain this data as necessary to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Important:
- Currently, you can use your digital ID for age verification in Chrome on desktop or Android devices.
- This option is not available in all regions.
- If you’re asked to verify your date of birth, select Use your digital ID.
- Select a digital ID, if one is available in a digital wallet on your device.
- Follow the specific instructions provided in the digital wallet for the ID you selected.
- Click Continue.
