Verify Your Identity Without a Social Security Number
Individuals without a Social Security Number or ITIN can verify their identity by providing a current or previous U.S. address, uploading ID and selfie photos, and connecting with a notary during eligible transactions or document signings, following prompts that include checking a box indicating they lack an SSN or ITIN.
Audience: Everyone
If you don't have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), you can still verify your identity by following alternative steps. You'll need a current or previous U.S. address to use this option.
Eligible signers can verify their identity without an SSN or ITIN by providing a current or previous U.S. address, ID photos, and selfie photos. This option is available when:
- Uploading your own document
- Sent a transaction by an organization with this verification enabled
- Signing while co-located with other signers
After clicking the link in your invitation email or uploading your own document, here's what to expect:
Verify Your Identity Without SSN or ITIN
- 1.Check the box next to "I don't have an SSN or ITIN."
- 2.Provide a current or previous U.S. address.
- 3.Capture photos of your identification.
- 4.Capture selfie photos for identity verification.
- 5.Connect with a notary to complete the meeting.
This option only appears when you're eligible. If you don't see it, follow the prompts to use another verification method.
Summary Checklist
- Check the box for "I don't have an SSN or ITIN"
- Provide a current or previous U.S. address
- Capture photos of your identification
- Capture selfie photos for identity verification
- Connect with a notary to complete the meeting
If you are still unsure, the support team is available to help. You can submit a support request or chat from any page in the app.
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