Android || Account verification on Google Play Console

Account verification is required for all existing Google Play developers, who created their Play Console Account before September 2023.

The following instructions explain the steps needed to verify Play Console developer account:

1. Choose the account verification deadline 
2. Provide the required information to verify your developer account
3. Need to verify your merchant payment details if you earn money using Google Play’s billing system

Steps to Choose Your Verification Deadline

1. Open Play Console and go to the All Apps page
2. You'll see a banner at the top of the page prompting you to choose your preferred account verification deadline now. Click Get Started.

3. Select a verification deadline. Note the following:
   • If an option is disabled, that means it's no longer available.
   • You can start account verification in Play Console 60 days before your chosen deadline.

4. Click Next
5. Confirm your developer account type and enter any required information. Note the following: 
   • If you verify your organization account you will also need a D-U-N-S number.

6. Click Next
7. Review your chosen deadline, and confirm it by clicking Reserve.

8. Once you've reserved a verification deadline, the account owner and all account admins will receive a confirmation email. The email will also contain information about next steps, including how you can apply for a D-U-N-S number if you need one.

What is a D-U-N-S number and how can I get one?

Assigned to organizations by Dun & Bradstreet, a D-U-N-S number ( Data Universal Numbering System) is a unique nine-digit identifier that is widely used to verify businesses. Organizations can use Dun & Bradstreet to see if they already have a D-U-N-S number, or request one for free. Many organizations already have a D-U-N-S number as part of doing business. You should check whether your organization has one before applying for a new one. You can do this by searching the official Dun and Bradstreet website.

If you do not have a D-U-N-S number then you can apply for one from Dun and Bradstreet. This process can take up to 30 days.

Follow these steps to create a D-U-N-S number - 

Required information for verifying a personal developer account-

When account verification is available in Play Console, you'll need to provide:

• Legal name (shown on Google Play)
• Legal address (country shown on Google Play)
• Contact email address (verified using a one-time password)
• Preferred locale for email communications
• Contact phone number (verified using a one-time password)
• Developer email address (shown on Google Play)

Required information for verifying an organization developer account

When account verification is available in Play Console, you'll need to provide:

• Legal name (shown on Google Play)
• Legal address (shown on Google Play)
• Contact email address (verified using a one-time password)
• Preferred locale for email communications
• Contact phone number (verified using a one-time password)
• Developer email address (verified using a one-time password and shown on Google Play)
• Developer phone number (verified using a one-time password and shown on Google Play)

Additional information for organizations:

• Organization type
  • Company/business
  • Non-profit
  • Academic institution
  • Government
• Organization size
  • 1-10
  • 11-50
  • 51-100
  • 101-1000
  • Over 1k employees
• Organization phone number
• Organization website

Note: If you do not complete verifications by your chosen deadline, your developer profile and apps will be removed from Google Play.