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What types of personal identification can I send to verify my account?

Shutterstock reviews identification documents from all contributors. This verification process allows us to protect your intellectual property rights and to protect Shutterstock and its subscribers from fraudulent copyright claims. Please know that any information that you provide is stored safely and is kept confidential. The preferred identification document is a passport valid for international travel. National identification cards are acceptable from residents of EU countries. In some cases, a valid driver’s license may be permitted from certain countries. All documents must be submitted through your contributor account page, please do not send copies of documents via email. Documents must:  Show your complete full name as it appears on your Shutterstock account Be issued by the same country of residence saved in your Shutterstock account Show your birthdate and the document’s expiration date Be uploaded in a single file. You must combine multiple scanned pages into a single document. Display all fields clearly Include all pages that contain information that identifies you Be either PDF, JPEG or TIFF  ​ Documents must NOT: Be expired Be cropped to exclude information Be visibly manipulated, blurry or out of focus Be upside-down Identify a person other than the Shutterstock account holder. Business partners’ or family members’ documents are not permitted. Be submitted via e-mail. We only accept documents submitted through your contributor account page.  ​ What if my name has changed? If your document has a different name from the one you registered with, you must include another form of identification that has a photo and your new name. A copy of a marriage certificate will also be acceptable. What if my identification is from one country, but I am living in another country? If you live in one country, and submit identification from another country, Shutterstock needs proof of your country of residence. Please submit a government issued document, such as a driver’s license, work permit, residence permit or other valid identification from your current country of residence. In some cases, we may accept a recent utility bill or other official letter addressed to your name at the address associated with your account. What if my identification document is expired? In some cases, we will accept an expired document. If your document is expired, you must also provide a second form of photo identification that is not expired. If you have any questions regarding the review of your identification documents, please contact contributor support and we will assist you.

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