Hello sellers! 👋

Whether you're just starting your Amazon India journey or updating your account details, identity verification is one of the most important steps to get right the first time. We know the process can sometimes feel overwhelming — so we've put together this quick guide to help you sail through verification without delays.

📄 Documents You'll Need

For Indian sellers, Amazon typically requires the following:

Primary Identity Document (any one):

• Passport (valid and unexpired)
• Aadhaar Card (government-issued national ID)
• Driving Licence
• Voter ID Card

Tax Verification Documents:

• PAN Card — mandatory for all sellers (including those selling non-GST categories like Books)
• GST Certificate (Form GST REG-06 with Annexure A & B) — required if you sell taxable products

Additional Document (any one):

• Recent bank account statement (within 180 days)
• Credit card statement issued by your bank

✅ Tips to Avoid Rejection

These small details make a big difference:

Ensure name consistency — The name on your ID must match the name on your Amazon seller account exactly

Upload colour scans or photos — Black-and-white copies, screenshots, or blurry images will be rejected

Show the full document — No cropping, angling, or covering any part (front and back, if applicable)

Check validity — Expired documents are not accepted

GST OTP verification — Keep your registered mobile handy for the OTP. If you don't receive it after two attempts, you can upload your GST certificate directly as an alternative

Pro Tip: If your PAN or GST document gets rejected, check the rejection reason carefully. Common issues include number mismatch, name mismatch, or incomplete certificates (missing Annexure A or B).

🔗 Helpful Resources

Verify your identity for Amazon India — Step-by-step identity verification guide

Tax Registration Agreement (VAT or GST) — GST registration and update process

Seller University: Account Setup — Video walkthroughs for new sellers

💬 LET'S DISCUSS!

We'd love to hear from you:

🗨️ What was the trickiest part of your verification experience?

🗨️ Do you have a tip that helped you get verified on the first attempt?

🗨️ Are you currently stuck on any verification step? Share below and let the community help!

Drop your experiences and questions in the comments — your insights could save a fellow seller hours of frustration. We're here to help! 🙌