Complete the identity and business verification processes
AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification and business verification processes during registration. To maintain the security and integrity of the AWS Partner Network for partners and AWS customers, the verification step is required. These verification steps validate individual identities and business credentials through government and public data sources.
Information required for identity and business verification
Before you begin, ensure you have:
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Valid government-issued photo ID — A government-issued photo ID that includes your photograph for identity verification.
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Smartphone with camera — A smartphone with a camera to take a selfie. This verifies you are a real person and matches the photo on your government ID.
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Legal company name — The official registered name of your business entity. AWS Partner Central and Marketplace will use this name to communicate with you and your buyers. You can only have one AWS Partner Central account per legal business name.
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Tax registration location (Country of Incorporation) — The country where your business entity is registered. This information is used for verification only and will not be saved in your AWS account or used as your billing address.
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Business Tax ID — Your business tax identification number (such as EIN, VAT, GST, or other country-specific tax identifier) is used for tax reporting and business verification. AWS uses this information for business verification only and does not change your billing information in the AWS account.
Complete identity verification
The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and a picture of a government ID. Ensure you have adequate lighting and a stable internet connection. Each QR code is session-specific.
To complete identity verification
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Choose Get Started to begin the registration process.
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Review the pre-registration requirements in the modal that appears to ensure you have all required materials before proceeding.
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Choose Continue to Registration to proceed to the verification process.
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Scan the unique QR code displayed on your computer screen using your mobile device. This redirects you to a mobile verification flow.
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Complete the identity verification workflow from your mobile device.
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Choose Next to submit your verification. Identity verification typically takes under a minute to complete. Upon successful verification, your Verification Status will show as Complete.
Note
If verification fails, choose Refresh to generate a new QR code and repeat the mobile verification process. Ensure you have good lighting and image quality. You can attempt identity verification three times within a 24-hour period. If you fail three times, you can retry after 24 hours.
Complete business verification
Important
You must complete identity verification before you can start business verification. Ensure you have your company's legal name, tax ID, and location information before you continue.
To complete business verification
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After identity verification succeeds, choose Next to continue to the business verification process.
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Complete the business verification fields. If you have Tax Console permissions, your business information pre-populates automatically. Otherwise, enter the following information:
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Legal business name (as registered)
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Country of incorporation
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Tax ID or business registration number
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State or province
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Review your information for accuracy. Make sure the business information is correct before you proceed with verification. The failure of initial verification will require additional information to verify your business entity.
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Choose Next to begin business verification. This process can take up to an hour. You can stay on this page or leave and return later.
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If business verification fails, complete the supplementary form with the following information:
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Tax ID or VAT Number
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Business Registration Number
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Full address and zip code where the incorporation is registered
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When verification succeeds, a green success bar appears at the top of the page. Choose Continue Registration to proceed.
After you complete identity and business verification, finish the rest of the registration form.
Important
If you are unable to complete the registration process and require support, review the Registration FAQ or contact the APN Support Team through this external link
