Verifying your identity is an important step in smrtPhone compliance and security.

We are required to "know your customer" by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - for all clients on our platform, whether you operate inside of the US or not. smrtPhone uses both identity verification (using a government-issued ID) and business verification to satisfy our obligations to the FCC. While both are necessary, we use ID verification first because it takes only minutes, whereas business verification can take seven or more days. We want to get you dialing and using the system as soon as possible!

This article walks you through how to verify your identity. If you want to learn more about WHY you have to verify, please read our identity verification FAQ ⇢

As of May 1, 2024, all smrtPhone Account Owners must verify their identity, or their account(s) will be paused, halting all inbound and outbound communication.

smrtPhone makes this process very easy for you with clear instructions that guide you step by step.

Until you verify your identity, your smrtPhone account will be restricted. You will not be able to place any outbound calls or send outbound SMS.

If you are in Trial, you will still be subject to trial limitations, even if you are verified.

Once you verify your identity and activate your subscription, you will get rid of those limitations and can fully enjoy smrtPhone's products and features.

The Verifying your identity notification is visible on your smrtPhone Dashboard.

Start the verification process by clicking the upper green button, Start Verification. From here, you need to follow the simple instructions that are going to pop up on your screen. For an easier process, you can keep your phone nearby for the scanning step.

This verification process is also available in the Trust Center, with our other compliance tools.

Learn more about Trust Center ⇢

Once you click the start button, you will notice that this verification was made in collaboration with Stripe. We leverage Stripe's verification service to verify your identity through the information and any images that you provide.
Neither smrtPhone nor Stripe will share your data, and you can opt out at any moment. Should you choose to opt out, please contact our Support team to discuss possible verification options to still be able to maintain a smrtPhone account.

Press Agree and continue after you read the Privacy Policy and proceed with the verification.

Once this step is done, you can scan the QR code with your phone. You also have the option to send the link by Email, SMS, or copy the link. If you choose to continue on the current device, be sure that you have a functional camera to scan your documents.

Scanning the QR code with your phone opens a new browser page on your phone, and you can easily scan your identification documents. Scan both the front and the back of your ID Card.

Do not forget that you must allow camera access for this step.

After you scan both the front and back of your ID Card, it is selfie time. Take 3 photos of yourself with the device's camera.

Once all the steps are complete, you have finished the verification. Submit the form and press the Done button, and all the documents will be sent for verification.

If your data was incomplete, you will see a notification with the message: Your identity verification hasn't been finalized due to the following reason: (reason). Press Retry and start over.

If you get the notification Verification Failed, please contact our Support Team for assistance, and they will guide you further.

That Done button was the last step you needed to take for your identity verification. Now, relax and wait for the confirmation of your verification. This usually takes under 10 minutes during regular business hours but can take up to 2 days.

You can also start the business verification. Access the Trust Center or click on the Get Verified button on your dashboard to start business verification.