How to create perfect KYC photos and selfies that will never fail
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2 min readSep 1, 2018
OK, so you’ve gone through the KYC process and failed for some reason.
Here are a few things you’ll need to consider for your second attempt:
- For the paper with the word “NTS” and today’s DATE — use a White-Colored Paper and Dark Marker for HIGH CONTRAST.
- Write NTS in LARGE block letters.
- Only include the requested information — nothing else! (No cartoons, smiley faces, email address etc)
- Make sure NTS is spelled correctly.
- Plain background — no markings, logos, smudges, etc.
- Keep all text proportional — nothing much larger or smaller than anything else.
- Avoid a sign that is much larger than your head — keep everything in the photo proportional.
- Ensure you have good lighting and the photo is not blurry and of good quality.
- Ensure there is no flash reflection on your driver’s license.
- Black and white photos are NOT acceptable for KYC verification — only color photos.
- Only plastic IDs are acceptable, no paper IDs.
- No photocopies allowed. Photocopies of IDs are not a valid verification method.
- Make sure your ID is entirely visible and that no parts are covered or cut off in the photo.
- ID used must be some form of government issued photo ID — like a passport, Driver’s License or a government-issued ID card.
- Student IDs, Work IDs, and Library Cards are NOT valid forms of ID for KYC verification.
- You will not pass KYC if you are under 18.
- You will not pass KYC if your ID has expired.
Reach out to us at support@nauticus.exchange for any issues you have may with your KYC process and we’re happy to help.