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Amazon Identity Verification Procedure
To create an account on Amazon, review the required information below and then proceed to fill out the registration form. The review process takes about three business days (approximately) after you provide the information.
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Preparing the required information
The following shows what information is needed and some points to keep in mind. Preparing in advance will ensure a smooth process. The required information can broadly be divided into the following based on the
business category (Corporate / Sole proprietor).
The review process takes about three business days (approximately) after you provide the information.
business category (Corporate / Sole proprietor).
The review process takes about three business days (approximately) after you provide the information.
For Corporations
会社情報
基本情報
1) 法人番号（13桁：1桁の検査用数字＋12桁の基礎番号）
2) 登記簿上法人名（ローマ字・日本語）
3) 郵便番号 / 本社所在地（住所）
※日本を拠点とする法人の場合は、法人番号公表サイトに記載の住所
4) 店舗名（個人事業主の方も必須）
2) 登記簿上法人名（ローマ字・日本語）
3) 郵便番号 / 本社所在地（住所）
※日本を拠点とする法人の場合は、法人番号公表サイトに記載の住所
4) 店舗名（個人事業主の方も必須）
金融情報
5) 法人または担当者の銀行取引明細書（日本を拠点とする場合は、通帳を開いた最初のページの写真でも可）
6) 法人または担当者のクレジットカード情報
6) 法人または担当者のクレジットカード情報
※追加提出書類
180日以内に発行された政府発行の登記事項証明書（登記簿謄本）、もしくは日本を拠点とする出品者の場合、国税庁法人番号公表サイト（houjin-bangou）のスクリーンショット（URL部分を含む）の提出を依頼する場合があります
アカウント担当者情報
身分証明書
7) 顔写真入りの身分証明書（パスポートまたは運転免許証）
住所確認書類
8) 担当者の居住地を示す住所が記載されたクレジットカード明細書、銀行取引明細書、または公共料金請求書
法人との関係証明
9) 180日以内に発行された下記いずれかの書類：
・給与明細
・労働条件通知書等、役職を確認する会社公式レター
・担当者と法人の関係が確認できるクレジットカード明細書または銀行口座明細書
・法定代理人（代表者、役員等の権限者）が署名または記名捺印している委任状
・給与明細
・労働条件通知書等、役職を確認する会社公式レター
・担当者と法人の関係が確認できるクレジットカード明細書または銀行口座明細書
・法定代理人（代表者、役員等の権限者）が署名または記名捺印している委任状
For Sole proprietors
個人情報
身分証明書
1) 顔写真入りの身分証明書（パスポートまたは運転免許証）
住所確認書類
2) 担当者の居住地を示す住所が記載された銀行取引明細書、または公共料金請求書
金融情報
3) 銀行取引明細書（日本を拠点とする場合は、通帳を開いた最初のページの写真でも可）
4) クレジットカード情報
4) クレジットカード情報
その他
必要に応じて、各種明細書の提出を依頼する場合があります。
Required documents for company information
Copy of the company register
Information contained in the copy of the register
法人番号：13桁の法人番号（1桁の検査用数字＋12桁の基礎番号）。
不明な場合は下記の国税庁 法人番号公表サイト（外部サイト）でご確認ください。
法人名：登記簿に登録されている法人名とフリガナをご入力ください
不明な場合は下記の国税庁 法人番号公表サイト（外部サイト）でご確認ください。
法人名：登記簿に登録されている法人名とフリガナをご入力ください
Required documents for identity verification
Identification documents
One copy of a photo ID from within the valid date
Please prepare one of the following:
- Passport
- Driver's license
* An Individual Number (My Number) card cannot be used for the reviewing process
Confirm the following before submitting
- The name on your ID matches the information you registered for Seller Central
- The ID contains a photo of your face
- The ID is valid
- Submit a scanned image of the original or a photo taken by a smartphone, etc.
- Screenshots (screen captures) are not accepted for reviews.
- Images or PDF data should be in color (black and white items are not accepted for reviews)
- Accepted file formats: *.png, *.tiff, *.tif, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.pdf.
- No emojis or special symbols (e.g. $, &, #) can be used in the file name
When a passport is used
- Prepare a photo of the photo page taken with a smartphone, mobile phone, or digital camera, or a scan of the original.
- Be sure to include the signature on your passport.
When a driver's license is used
- Prepare images of both sides of the card taken with a smartphone, mobile phone, or digital camera, or scans of the card.
Statements
One copy of various statements issued within the last 180 days
Prepare one of the following
- Credit card statement
- Internet banking statement*
- Bankbook
*The name may differ depending on the financial institution.
* You can use a credit card other than the one used for registering your account.
* You can use a credit card other than the one used for registering your account.
Confirm the following before submitting
- Screenshots (screen capture) and photos taken of a screen are not valid.
- It should be possible to confirm your name, billing address, and bank information (or credit card company information)
- It should be possible to confirm the issued date or transaction history page
- Photos or scans of credit cards or cash cards are not valid
- Do not protect submissions with a password
- Accepted file formats: *.png, *.tiff, *.tif, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.pdf.
- No emojis or special symbols (e.g. $, &, #) can be used in the file name
- Precautions may differ according to the documents you submit, so be sure to confirm the following.
When submitting a credit card statement
- If you have a credit card statement that you received by postal mail: Submit an image file taken with a smartphone, mobile phone, or digital camera, or scanned data.
- When submitting a web usage statement: Only usage statements that can be downloaded in PDF format. Keep in mind that statements in CSV format / Excel are not accepted for reviews. Screenshots (screen captures) of credit card statements displayed on a computer or smartphone screen and photos taken of a screen are not valid.
When submitting an Internet banking transaction statement (PDF)
- Download your transaction statement in PDF format for confirming your transaction history over the last 180 days and submit it.
- Transaction statements in CSV format / Excel are not accepted for reviews.
* The name of the document and whether it can be downloaded in PDF format differs according to the financial institution, so if it is difficult for you to prepare these, consider other options (such as a credit card statement, bankbook, etc).
When submitting a bankbook
- Submit an image file taken with a smartphone, mobile phone, or digital camera, or scanned images of the page where it is possible to confirm the last transaction within the last 180 days + a page showing your name (your name is usually shown on the cover or on the next page).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For whom should identification be provided?
Submit identification documents for the business operator or representative, the operating officer, or the applicant registered on Seller Central.
What is the relationship between the country of residence and the documents I submit?
Your country of residence must be the same as the country that issued the submitted documents. For example, if you select “Japan” as your country of residence, you will need to submit a Japanese passport.
Are submission documents limited to Japan?
No, your passport must be from the same country as your country of residence. Documents other than your passport must be in one of the following languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish. For other languages, you need to submit a notarized translation in one of the above languages.
Are utility bill statements acceptable for review?
No, utility bill statements are not accepted for reviews.
* Can I use my Individual Number (My Number) card for the review?
No, Individual Number (My Number) cards are not accepted for reviews.
Can I resubmit a document if there is a mistake with the document?
Yes, it is possible. In that case, you need to resubmit all documents (copy of a photo ID + transaction statement (two total)) including appropriate documents.
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