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# (VEN) Acceptable Documents for Identity, Address, and Legal Entity Verification in Venezuela

Ensure compliance with these guidelines to avoid any delays in setting up your account.  
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​**General Requirements**

1. **Document Format:**

* Scans and copies must be in **PDF** format and directly derived from the original document.
* Photos of physical documents must be **original and unprocessed** in **JPEG** or **PNG** format.
* **Screenshots** are not accepted.
* If submitting through the API, include the **document_back** parameter for documents requiring both front and back images.
2. **Image Quality:**

* Photos and scans of **Photo IDs** must be in **color**.
* Photos of paper documents must be in **color**, though scans (excluding Photo IDs) may be in **black and white**.
* Ensure documents are clear, legible, and not of low quality.
* Documents should not be cropped, and all borders must remain visible.
3. **Document Validity:**

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

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



## Accepted Documents in Venezuela

1. **Proof of Identity:**

* **Cédula de Identidad Venezolana** (Venezuelan National ID) or **Passport**.
* Venezuelan 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 correspondence**.
* The address on the document must match the one registered in the Stripe account.
3. **Proof of Legal Entity:**

* **RIF (Registro de Información Fiscal)** or **Certificate of Incorporation**.
* These documents must indicate the official name of the entity and the country of registration.