To fully verify Pond5 seller accounts, we require our contributing artists to verify their identity for security. This is to protect all of our artists and their work. All information remains confidential and is kept internally.
Sellers must upload an image of their government-issued photo ID with a valid expiration date. Examples of accepted types of identification are a passport, driver's license, or another government-issued ID card.
Here is the information we would like to see:
Full name
Photo
Date of Birth
Issue Date
Expiration date
Note: Uploaded IDs must be JPG or PNG and cannot exceed 2MB. Feel free to blur or redact anything other than what is listed in the above bullets.
Please ensure that the image of your ID is legible and clear. The name on your ID should match the name listed on your account.
Note: You will not be able to start submitting files for review if your ID has not been verified.
Submitting Your ID
You can submit your ID while signing up to be a contributor
OR
The time it takes to review your ID can vary, depending on several factors, such as the number of ID submissions we receive as well as external factors, such as company holidays. To check your ID status, visit your Identification page.
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