Why you need to verify
In July 2023, Google announced new verification requirements for anyone creating new Play Console developer accounts, with the aim of boosting trust and transparency on Google Play, and ensuring that developers comply with the updated Play Console requirements policy.
When do I need to verify my account?
New accounts
If you created an account after September 2023, verification should be the next step in your registration journey and should be completed as soon as possible. First, follow our guide to registering for the Google Play Store, and then proceed to complete the verification process outlined in this article from Google.
Existing accounts
If you already have an account created before September 2023, you will need to choose a verification window for verifying your account.
From November 8th 2023 - February 29th 2024 existing developers can set a deadline to verify their accounts. If you do not choose by this date, then a deadline will be chosen for you. The deadline window allows you to complete the verification process up to 60 days before the chosen deadline, for example if your selected deadline is August 19th 2024 you will be able to complete the verification process from June 20th 2024.
WARNING
Accounts not verified before the chosen or assigned deadline will be removed from the Play Store. Therefore, it is imperative that you complete verification before the deadline.
Begin verifying your account
To begin the process of verifying your account, login to the Google Play Console and then click 'Get started' in the account verification box.
Choose a deadline
Choose a deadline from the dropdown menu, then click Next. The deadline determines the range of dates you can submit your verification details, with the first date shown being the final day and the smaller second date being the date you can begin the verification process (60 days before the deadline).
Deadlines are provided on first come, first served basis, so choose a deadline early to guarantee a timeframe that works for you. If a deadline is not chosen before 29 February 2024, Google will assign a deadline for you automatically.
Choose your account type
You account will need to be one of two types:
Personal account - This is for personal use and should be chosen if you do not operate a registered business or organization. You can still earn money using a personal account.
Organizational account - This is for registered organizations and businesses. If you have previously created an Apple Developer Organization account this is what you should choose.
Note
You should determine which account type is right for your business. Not choosing the appropriate account for your business may result in delays to releasing or updating your apps.
Completing as a Personal account
To reserve your chosen date as a personal account simply:
Select personal account.
Select the country you are based in.
Confirm your date.
Completing as an Organization account
For the question ‘Does your organization have a D-U-N-S number?’ Answer yes and add your DUNS number.
Read this article from Google for help finding your number, this will be the same process used to find your DUNS number when registering for an Apple Developer Organization Account.
If you do not have a DUNS number, you can apply for one. Applications can take up to 30 days, but may allow you to verify ahead of the deadline and with fewer details so we would strongly recommend completing this. The same DUNS number can also be used to apply for an Apple Developer Organization Account.
Select the country or region your organization is registered in and then click Next.
Read through the stages for what happens next. You will be sent reminders, but we also recommend diarising the date that the account verification will become available and the deadline as failure to complete verification will result in your developer profile and apps being removed from Google Play.
In this example the date to start account verifications (1) is June 20, 2024, and the deadline for verification (2) is August 19, 2024.
