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# Acceptable Documents for Identity, Address, and Legal Entity Verification in Chile

## Common Requirements:

1. **Document Format:**

* Document copies and scans must be in **PDF** format, taken directly from the original document. They must not be processed, converted, or embedded in other files.
* A picture of a physical document must be the **original, unprocessed image** in **JPEG** or **PNG** format.
* **Screenshots** are not acceptable.
* If the back side of a document contains required information, make sure to submit it using the **document_back** parameter.
2. **Image Quality:**

* Photos and scans of **Photo IDs** must be in **color**.
* Photos of paper documents must be in **color**, but scans of paper documents (not Photo IDs) may be **black and white**.
* Ensure that the images are not of **low quality**.
* All documents must be **legible** and in a valid file format.
* Documents must not be **cropped** or missing important pages. Ensure all **borders are visible**.
3. **Document Validity:**

* Identity and legal entity documents **must not be expired**.
4. **Special Cases:**

* If the country of residence differs from the country of the account, a **passport** is required for identity verification.



## Acceptable Documents in Chile:

1. **Proof of Identity:**

* **Passport**, **Chilean national ID card**, or **driver’s license**.
* If living in Chile, a **government-issued identity document** can also be used.
2. **Proof of Address:**

* **Utility bills** (water, electricity, gas), **bank statements**, or **official government correspondence**.
* Ensure that your address is clearly visible and matches the address you provided during Stripe registration.
3. **Proof of Legal Entity:**

* **Business registration documents** (such as **tax identification card**), **tax filings**, or **incorporation certificates**.
* These documents must show the official name of the entity and the country of registration.



## Tips for Submitting Documents:

* Make sure all documents are **legible** and **current**.
* If submitting via **Stripe API**, ensure to include both sides of documents if required.
* Double-check that the **name** and **address** on your documents match those on your Stripe account.



This article is tailored specifically for customers in **Chile** to help them understand the document verification requirements with Stripe.