Important: Not all options of age verification are available in all countries.
Some content and services are subject to age verification. To access age-restricted content or services, we may ask to confirm your age with a valid government ID, mobile phone number, a selfie, or a valid credit card. Once Google confirms you’re old enough, your age is verified in your account.
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features, and you’re asked to verify your age, select Verify.
- Select Use your ID.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to agree to ID verification.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to take a photo of your ID and upload it.
- Confirm your date of birth and select:
- This is correct
- This is incorrect. Update your date of birth with the correct date and select Next.
- Select Submit ID.
Tips for ID verification
Make sure that your ID image:
- Shows the full document with all 4 corners.
- Is clear, in color, and doesn't have glare.
- Is large enough to show the words clearly.
- Is in an image file format like .jpg or .png.
- Do not upload a .pdf file.
Some examples of a valid government ID may include your:
- Driver's license
- Passport
- National ID card
When you select an ID for verification, keep in mind that:
- The types of ID you can use for age verification may vary by country.
- Your country may have additional restrictions or other types of ID that you can use for age verification.
- You may be able to submit a valid ID from your home country, even if you live somewhere else.
| Country |
Instructions |
|---|---|
| Australia |
Accepted types of IDs include:
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| Belgium | If you use your National ID, block out your photo and national registration number from your document. |
| Czechia | Submit only the front of your ID card. Your name and surname, your date of birth, and the dates of issue and expiry of the ID document must be clearly visible. You have the right to block out your other personal data, which includes your birth number, photo, and sex. Do not block out the standard elements of the document, such as designs and headings. |
| Denmark | You have the right to block out your national identification number on your document. |
| Finland | You have the right to block out your national identification number on your document. |
| Germany | For the National ID card and passport, you have the right to block out any parts of the image that aren’t necessary for identification, such as photo and signature. |
| Hungary | Do not submit your address card. |
| Ireland | Do not submit your Public Services Card (PSC). |
| Netherlands |
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| Norway | Block out your birth number on your document. |
| Portugal | You aren't required to provide your Citizen Card. You may provide another type of ID listed. |
| Slovakia | You have the right to block out your national identification number on your document. |
| Sweden | You have the right to block out your national identification number on your document. |
How ID age verification works
If you upload a copy of your ID, your ID:
- Is stored securely
- Won’t be made public
- Will be deleted after your date of birth is successfully verified
Google may use your ID to:
- Confirm your ID is current and valid.
- Confirm you're old enough to access certain content, features, or services.
- Improve our verification services for Google products and protect against fraud and abuse.
In certain cases, your ID may be subject to manual review in accordance with Google security policies. Google will send you an email when the review is complete.
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features and you’re asked to verify your date of birth, select Verify.
- Select Use your phone number.
- Follow the instructions to enter your info and tap Next.
Tip: If you already have a phone number added to your Google Account, that number may be autocompleted for you.
- Read the applicable terms, and confirm you want to continue.
- Enter the verification code that Google sent to your phone and tap Next.
Important: In some cases we aren’t able to verify your age with this method. If that happens, you can choose a different way to verify.
How phone number verification works
Important: When you enter your name, phone number, and birthdate for age verification, Google will retain this data as necessary to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
To verify your age, Google will share your name, date of birth, and phone number with a third party who will verify this information. Once Google has received confirmation from the third party that you are old enough, you will have access to certain content, features, and services.
Important: Not all options of age verification are available in all countries.
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features and you’re asked to verify your age, tap Verify.
- Tap Take a selfie.
- To capture your selfie, tap Continue.
- You should review the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of Google’s partner that performs the verification, Private ID. Private ID explains the process to you. If you have questions about the process, you can contact them directly.
- When Private ID verifies your age, Google provides to Private ID only a random identifier for your Google Account. No other data associated with your account is shared.
- When age estimation is complete, Private ID shares with Google if they can confirm you’re old enough. Your selfie is then deleted.
- If you prefer a different method or don’t want to continue, tap No thanks.
- You should review the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of Google’s partner that performs the verification, Private ID. Private ID explains the process to you. If you have questions about the process, you can contact them directly.
Review the information from Private ID. Decide if you want to continue. If yes, follow Private ID’s instructions to take your selfie.
- After you complete the steps to take your selfie, Private ID returns the verification result along with the identifier to Google to verify your age.
Tip: If your age:
- Is verified: You’ll get a confirmation message.
- Isn’t verified: You'll get information on options to try again or use a different verification method.
- If you attempt to access age-restricted content or features, and you’re asked to verify your age, select Verify.
- Select Use your credit card.
- Follow the instructions to enter your credit info.
How credit card verification works
Important:
- When you check your bank account or card statement, you may find a pending payment authorization. This authorization happens so Google can make sure the card is valid.
- This is an authorization request, and not a charge. You don't pay for an authorization.
- An authorization may stay in your account for 1 to 14 business days depending on your bank. If you still find the pending authorization after 14 business days, contact your bank for more information.
If you enter your credit card info for age verification, Google can use it to:
- Confirm your credit card is current and valid.
- Confirm you're old enough to access certain content, features, or services.
You won't be charged to verify your age.
Tip: If you enter your credit card info for age verification, Google will retain this data as necessary to meet legal and regulatory requirements.