How to Verify Google AdSense Account in 2025 | How to Verify Adsense Account for YouTube

 Verifying your Google AdSense account for YouTube involves two main steps: identity verification and address verification (PIN).¹ This process is crucial to ensure the security of your account and that you get paid.

Step 1: Identity Verification

When your YouTube earnings reach the verification threshold, Google will prompt you to verify your identity.² This is a one-time process to confirm that you are the legitimate owner of the account.

• Documents: You will need to provide a government-issued ID.³ The name on the ID must exactly match the payee name you entered in your AdSense account.⁴

• Process: Follow the on-screen instructions in your AdSense account to upload the required documents.⁵ In some cases, a new method involves live facial capture to match your face with the document, which can expedite the process.

Important Note: If you are under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian's name and information on the account and for the verification process.

Step 2: Address Verification (PIN)

After you successfully complete identity verification, Google will mail a unique 6-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) to the payment address you provided in your AdSense account.⁶

• When it's sent: The PIN is automatically sent when your earnings reach the address verification threshold (currently $10 USD or its equivalent in your local currency).⁷

• Waiting for the PIN: It typically takes about 3-4 weeks for the PIN to arrive by standard mail. Google does not provide a tracking number.

• Entering the PIN:

  1. Sign in to your AdSense account.⁸

  2. Go to Payments > Verification check.

  3. Enter the 6-digit PIN exactly as it appears in the mailer.⁹

  4. Click Submit.

Important Reminders:

• Accuracy is Key: You have a limited number of attempts (usually three) to enter the PIN correctly.¹⁰ If you fail, your account may stop showing ads.¹¹

• PIN Expiration: You have four months from the date the PIN is generated to verify your address.¹² If you don't, ad serving on your content will be disabled.

• Requesting a New PIN: If you haven't received your PIN after three weeks, you can request a replacement from your AdSense account.¹³ You can do this up to four times.

• Troubleshooting: If you have tried all attempts and still can't get the PIN, there may be an option to verify your address by uploading a government-issued document that shows both your name and address, such as a bank statement or telephone bill.¹⁴ This option usually appears after a certain number of failed attempts.¹⁵

By following these steps, you can successfully verify your Google AdSense account and ensure that you are ready to receive payments for your YouTube earnings.