What is Identity Verification?
Identity verification confirms that a member's government-issued ID has been authenticated by Peerlist’s trusted verification partner (Stripe Identity).
How to Verify Identity on Peerlist?
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Manage Verification modal: Open the right drawer menu by clicking on your profile picture on top-right and click on Verification or directly go to https://peerlist.io/user/settings/verification
You can open it by clicking on your display name on your profile. -
Click on Identity.
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It will open the identity verification modal.
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Click on Get Verified • $9. It will redirect you to Stripe for paying a small $9 fee.
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Return back to the modal and click on Get Verified button again.
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Read the instructions carefully, accept the terms, provide consent, and continue.
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You will be redirected to Stripe Identity for verification flow.
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Keep your government-issue identity card ready.
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After completing the verification process, the outcome will be either Verified or Under Review, depending on the submitted document and whether additional scrutiny is required.
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In case of Under Review; you will hear about the verification status within 24 hours.
Why is Identity Verification Chargeable?
We charge a nominal one-time fee of $9 for identity verification, and here’s why:
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Ensuring Quality and Security: Identity verification is a critical and resource-intensive process, requiring robust measures to maintain accuracy, privacy, and security.
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Encouraging Serious Usage: Introducing a fee ensures that only serious users access this feature, maintaining its integrity and value.
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Preventing Abuse: A fee helps deter casual misuse that could jeopardize our partnership with the identity verification service provider, ensuring the feature remains available for everyone.
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