If you're based in the US, you need to complete both levels of verification: basic verification (Level 1) and advanced verification (Level 2). We require this to keep your account and assets secure.
Accepted and non-accepted states of Okcoin USA
Okcoin USA Inc. doesn't provide services to residents of the following restricted states: Hawaii, Nevada, New York, West Virginia, and all US territories other than Puerto Rico. You can check if your residence state or province is accepted on the Licenses page.
Getting started
Log in to your account at okcoin.com and find the profile icon. Then select Identity verification from the drop-down menu. On the next page, find Verify as a corporate account and select Verify.
Opening identity verification page
Basic verification (Level 1)
Provide the basic info about your business. Make sure that it's correct and up to date, because you won't be able to edit it after verification.
- Region and state of incorporation
- Company name
- Doing business as (DBA), only for US businesses
- Employer Identification Number (EIN), only for US businesses
- Date of incorporation
- Full business registration address, including city and postal code
- Address of business operations (if different from the registration address)
You'll also need to provide info about your business ownership structure, including:
- Actual controllers or partners full names, up to 10 persons
- Directors full names, up to 10 persons
- Ultimate beneficial owners or limited partners/general partners full names and percentage of shares
To complete Level 1, confirm that your business doesn't have bearer shares. We'll automatically review this info, so you'll be able to start Level 2 right away.
Advanced verification (Level 2)
Provide additional info and documents to confirm your Level 1 info. You'll be able to upload the required documents in JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF formats. Each file's size can be up to 10 MB.
Additional info
- Company introduction: detailed description of your company, business scope, products and services, and any other relevant info.
- Type of business
- Sources of funds
- Estimated monthly trading volume in USD
- Total assets under management in USD
Company documents
- Certificate of incorporation and/or business registration
- Beneficial ownership structure (you'll be able to download the example that explains how to identify the ultimate beneficial owners)
- IRS EIN Confirmation Letter, only for US businesses
- Account Opening Authorization Letter (we'll send you the example if needed)
Documents of actual controllers, ultimate beneficial owners, and authorized account operators
Upload IDs and proof of address of every individual from the mentioned categories. For IDs, we accept valid passports or national identity cards. They must meet the following requirements:
- Legible and with a clearly visible photo
- Include all corners of the document
- All photos should be in color
- Not expired
- With a date of birth
- With a signature
- No screenshots
For proof of address, we accept driver's licenses, bank or other financial institution statements, insurance letters, mortgage statements, utility bills, government body letters, and official documents issued by tax authorities or governments. They must meet the following requirements:
- Legible and clear
- Include all corners of the document
- With the applicant's name
- Issues within the last 3 months
- With the current residential address
- No virtual address or PO boxes
Note - If IDs or proof of address have info on both sides, please upload both sides.
Other documents depending on your business type
The last section allows you to upload any additional documents. If you don't upload them in this section, we'll contact you during the review and ask you to send them. The required documents depend on your business type.
- Privately Owned Financial Institution:
- Financial Institution Industry
- Proof of Regulatory Status
- AML Program Assessment
- Publicly Traded Company:
- Listed Stock Exchange & Ticker Symbol
- Publicly Traded Financial Institutions AML Program
- Fund:
- Fund Name
- Fund Description
- Fund Registration Number
- Info about any investors contributing 25% or more of the total investments in the fund
- Info about any investors who are residents of Restricted Jurisdictions
- AML Program Assessment
- Non-Profit Organization:
- Non-Profit Name
- Non-Profit Description
- Donor Information
- Beneficiary Information
- Private Investment Vehicle or Family Office:
- Source of Wealth of the Beneficial Owners
- Trust:
- Trust Name
- Country of Trust Establishment
- Date of Establishment
- Trust Agreement/Deed or Declaration of Trust
- Authorized Users/Power of Attorney/Protectors
- Trustee
- Grantor/Settlor
- Beneficiary
- Source of Wealth & Source of Funds of the Grantor/Settlor
When everything's ready, you can submit your verification application. We'll review it within 2 business days and contact you with the results. If you have any questions, contact us at verification@okcoin.com.