Poshmark asks for your driver's license to verify your identity and comply with federal anti-money-laundering rules
Poshmark, Depop, Vinted, and other resale platforms request a government-issued ID — usually a driver's license — when you reach a certain sales threshold or when the platform flags your account for review. This is not optional, and it is not specific to Poshmark. The requirement comes from the Bank Secrecy Act and FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) regulations, which require money-transmission platforms to know who their users are.
When you sell items on Poshmark and receive payouts, you are moving money through a financial system. Once your sales or account activity cross certain thresholds — typically $5,000 in a calendar year or $10,000 in a single transaction — federal law requires the platform to collect and verify your identity. Poshmark uses a third-party verification service to check your ID against government databases. This process is called Know Your Customer (KYC) verification.
If you have recently lost, replaced, or renewed your driver's license, you may be confused about which ID to submit. The answer depends on what Poshmark is asking for and what you currently have in hand.
Key Takeaways
- Poshmark requests ID verification to comply with federal anti-money-laundering law, not because of anything you did wrong.
- You can submit a current driver's license, state ID card, or passport — Poshmark accepts multiple forms of government-issued ID.
- If your license was recently lost or stolen, you can submit your old license (if you still have it), a temporary paper license, or a passport instead.
- The verification process typically takes 24 to 48 hours, and Poshmark will notify you by email once your ID is confirmed.
- Do not submit a photo of your ID unless Poshmark's upload tool specifically asks for one — most platforms now use automated ID scanning.
What ID Documents Poshmark Will Accept
Poshmark accepts any current, government-issued photo ID. This includes a valid driver's license, state ID card, passport, or passport card. If your driver's license was recently lost or stolen and you have not yet received a replacement, you have other options.
If you still have your old license in hand, you can submit that — Poshmark's verification system will flag it as expired, but the platform will often accept it anyway if the expiration date is recent (usually within the last year). If your old license is no longer available, a temporary paper license issued by your state DMV is acceptable. Most states issue a temporary document when you renew or replace a license; this paper is valid for 30 to 90 days while you wait for the plastic card to arrive.
A U.S. passport or passport card works as well and may be faster if your new driver's license has not yet arrived. If you are in the middle of a license replacement and have none of these documents, contact Poshmark support directly — they may allow you to submit a temporary ID and follow up with a permanent one once it arrives.
How to Submit Your ID to Poshmark
When Poshmark requests ID verification, you will receive an email with a link to their verification portal. Do not reply to the email or try to upload a photo manually — use the link provided. Poshmark uses an automated ID scanning system, not a human reviewer, so the upload process is specific.
Click the link in the email and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be asked to take a photo of the front of your ID using your phone or computer camera. The system will guide you to position the ID in the frame and may support the image is clear and readable. Some platforms also ask for a photo of the back of the ID. Make sure the text, photo, and expiration date are all visible and not blurred.
After you submit, Poshmark's system will scan the ID, extract the information, and cross-reference it with government databases. This usually takes 24 to 48 hours. You will receive an email confirming whether your ID was verified. If the scan fails — because the image was too blurry, the ID was partially cut off, or the information did not match — Poshmark will ask you to resubmit.
What Happens If Your ID Information Has Changed
If you recently renewed your driver's license and your name, address, or date of birth changed on the new card, make sure you submit the new license, not the old one. Poshmark's verification system will cross-check the ID information against your Poshmark account details. If there is a mismatch — for example, your account shows an old address but your new license shows a current one — the verification may fail.
Before you submit, log into your Poshmark account and check that your profile information matches what is on your ID. Update your address, name, or other details if needed. Then submit the ID that matches your current account profile. If you submit an ID and the verification fails because of a mismatch, you can update your account information and resubmit the same ID.
If you changed your name (through marriage, legal change, or other means) and your Poshmark account still shows your old name, update it first. Poshmark will not verify an ID if the name on the ID does not match the name on the account.
Common Reasons ID Verification Fails
The most common reason Poshmark rejects an ID submission is image quality. If the photo is blurry, too dark, partially cut off, or taken at an angle, the automated scanner cannot read it. Make sure you are in good lighting, hold the ID flat and straight, and take the photo from directly above. Do not use a screenshot of an old photo — take a fresh photo each time.
The second common reason is information mismatch. If your Poshmark account name is "Sarah M." but your driver's license says "Sarah Marie Johnson," the system may flag it as a mismatch. Update your account to match your ID exactly before resubmitting. Similarly, if your account address does not match your ID address, update it first.
Expired IDs can also cause issues, though Poshmark sometimes accepts them if the expiration is recent. If your ID expired more than a year ago, submit a different form of ID instead — a current passport, a new driver's license, or a state ID card.
What Poshmark Does With Your ID Information
Poshmark does not store a copy of your ID photo. The third-party verification service scans your ID, extracts the information (name, date of birth, address, ID number), and compares it to government databases to confirm you are who you say you are. Once verification is complete, the scan is deleted. Poshmark keeps only the verification result — a straightforward "verified" or "not verified" flag on your account.
Your ID information is not shared with other users, displayed on your Poshmark profile, or used for any purpose other than identity verification. Poshmark is required by law to collect this information, but they are also required to protect it. The verification process is encrypted, and the third-party service is bound by the same privacy rules that explore to Poshmark itself.
What to Do If You Cannot Submit an ID Right Now
If Poshmark has requested ID verification but you do not currently have a valid government-issued ID, contact Poshmark support when ready. Explain your situation — that your license was lost or stolen and you are waiting for a replacement, or that you are in the process of renewing. Poshmark may allow you to submit a temporary ID or may give you additional time to provide one.
In the meantime, you can still use your Poshmark account to browse and message, but you will not be able to list new items or receive payouts until your ID is verified. If your account is flagged for verification, Poshmark will usually give you 30 days to comply before restricting your account further. Do not ignore the request — the sooner you submit, the sooner you can resume selling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit a photo of my old driver's license if my new one hasn't arrived yet?
Yes, if your old license is still in your possession and the expiration date is recent (usually within the last year). Poshmark's system will flag it as expired but may still verify it. If your old license is no longer available, submit a temporary paper license from your state DMV or a passport instead.
What if my name on my driver's license doesn't match my Poshmark account name?
Update your Poshmark account to match your ID exactly before submitting. If your account says "Sarah M." and your license says "Sarah Marie Johnson," change your account name first. Then submit the ID. Mismatches between account and ID are a common reason verification fails.
How long does ID verification take?
Most verifications complete within 24 to 48 hours. Poshmark will send you an email confirming whether your ID was verified. If the scan was unclear or information did not match, you will be asked to resubmit. The second attempt usually also takes 24 to 48 hours.
Will Poshmark keep a copy of my driver's license?
No. Poshmark uses a third-party service to scan your ID, extract the information, and verify it against government databases. Once verification is complete, the scan is deleted. Poshmark stores only the verification result, not the ID photo or document itself.
What if I don't have a driver's license but have a passport?
A U.S. passport or passport card is acceptable. Submit a clear photo of the front of your passport, including your photo, name, date of birth, and passport number. The process is the same as submitting a driver's license.