# How to Verify Your Identity (KYC)

The average KYC process with Terrace takes around **2 minutes**. Complete this step after [creating a Terrace account](/how-to-guides/how-to-create-a-terrace-account.md).

1. In the Terrace website, select the verify now banner at the top of the screen or click on any buttons that say verify identity to continue.

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2. The following popup will appear on your screen. Click get started.

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3. Use your mobile device to scan the QR code that appears on the screen.

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4. On your mobile device, click the get started button.

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5. The next few pages will prompt you to input information regarding your name, age, social security number, place of birth, nationality, country of residence, occupation, and address.\
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   Depending on your answers to the previous questions, you may be prompted to answer further questions regarding your source of wealth and transaction volumes.&#x20;

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6. In order to verify your identity with Terrace, you must provide an ID document. Depending on where your ID document was issued, this can include a government issued driver license, ID card, national ID, passport, or resident card. Please note that your ID document cannot be expired.\
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   Select the country where your ID document was issued and the document type you are using to confirm your identity.

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6. You many either upload photos of the ID document or use the camera on your mobile device to take pictures of the document. Please ensure that you are using/taking photos of your ID document that have good lighting and are not blurry.<br>
7. After submitting a picture of your ID, you will be prompted to take a photo of yourself using your mobile device. Make sure that your face is inside the frame, clearly visible, and that you are not wearing a hat or glasses.&#x20;

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6. Once you have completed these steps, your screen will show that your request for verification has been submitted.

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6. Once your request is approved, a banner will appear at the top of your account confirming that you have successfully verified your account. You will also receive a confirmation email.

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