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

## If you are using Stripe in Nicaragua, the following documents are required for verifying identity, address, and legal entity. General Requirements

1. **Document Format:**

* Copies and scans must be in **PDF** format and taken directly from the original document.
* Photos of physical documents must be **original and unprocessed** in **JPEG** or **PNG** format.
* **Screenshots** are not allowed.
* For documents with required information on the back side, include the image of the back using the **document_back** parameter if submitting via the API.
2. **Image Quality:**

* Photos and scans of **Photo IDs** must be in **color**.
* Photos of paper documents must be **colorful**, but scans (other than Photo IDs) may be **black and white**.
* Documents must be clear, legible, and not low-quality.
* Ensure the documents are not cropped, and all borders must be visible.
3. **Document Validity:**

* All documents must be **current and unexpired**.
* Documents must be complete, including all necessary pages.
4. **Special Case:**

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



## Accepted Documents in Nicaragua

1. **Proof of Identity:**

* **Cédula de Identidad** (Nicaraguan National ID) or **Passport**.
* Nicaraguan citizens are encouraged to use their **Cédula de Identidad** as the primary document.
2. **Proof of Address:**

* **Utility bills** (electricity, water, gas), **bank statements**, or **government-issued letters**.
* The address must align with the one on the Stripe account.
3. **Proof of Legal Entity:**

* **RUC (Registro Único de Contribuyentes)** or **Certificate of Incorporation**.
* These documents should show the entity's official name and country of registration.