Verification is optional (unless there has been a complaint).
Go to this page and read the instructions carefully.
Make sure you:
- HAND WRITE your ID number (it's shown in the instructions on that page).
- Don't take the verification picture from too close; I need to be able to see the hand and arm holding the number.
- Make sure the picture is clear/well lit and obviously matches both face AND body pics on your profile, public and private. (This is particularly important if all your face pics are clothed and all your body pics are headless).
You may find it easiest to take the picture in a large mirror. Don't worry that the number will appear backwards.
It is usually helpful if the number is not written on too large a piece of paper, (a sticky/postcard/back of an envelope is good, as long as the number is legible). Try holding the paper to one side, rather than obscuring your face/body.
To upload the picture, click the browse button at the bottom of the page and select the picture from your device. Tick the box to confirm you've followed the instructions and click the upload button.
I know there are a lot of rules here, but it's the best way we know to insure the "verification" mark has integrity.
Verification can take up to a couple of days, but usually it's less than 24 hours.