Already verified? If your Business Manager is already verified for other Meta services (Facebook Ads, Instagram), you can skip this step.
Why is verification important?
Increased Limits
From 250 to 1,000+ unique contacts per day
Trust
Shows customers the authenticity of your business
Extended Features
Access to premium features and higher API limits
Official Status
Possibility to apply for the green checkmark
Preparing for Verification
1
Ensure data alignment
All information must match 100%:
- Company name (exactly as in commercial register)
- Complete address
- Website URL
2
Optimize website
Your website must contain:
- ✅ Imprint with complete address
- ✅ Company name (identical to registration)
- ✅ Contact information
- ✅ Current content (no “Coming Soon” pages)
- ✅ HTTPS encryption
3
Prepare documents
Accepted documents (one is sufficient):
- Commercial register extract (recommended, max. 12 months old)
- Business registration
- Tax assessment
- Bank statement with company data
- Utility company invoice
Performing Verification
Step 1: Access Security Center
Meta Business Security Center
Start verification here
Step 2: Choose verification method
- Document Upload ⭐
- Automatic Verification
Recommended - Works reliably
- Click “Start business verification”
- Select “Upload official document”
- Upload commercial register extract as PDF/JPG
- Fill in all fields correctly
- Submit and wait for review
After Submission
What happens now?
- Meta reviews your documents (1-5 business days)
- You receive an email with the result
- On success: Automatic activation of extended limits
- On rejection: Correction and resubmission possible
Common Rejection Reasons
Data doesn't match
Data doesn't match
Problem: Name/address deviates
Solution: Ensure exact match with commercial register
Website incomplete
Website incomplete
Problem: Missing information on website
Solution: Complete imprint, prominently place company name
Document not readable
Document not readable
Problem: Poor scan quality
Solution: Use high-resolution scan (min. 300 DPI)
Document too old
Document too old
Problem: Document older than 12 months
Solution: Request current extract
Troubleshooting
Verification taking too long?
- Normal is 1-5 business days
- After 7 days: Contact support
- Weekends don’t count as business days
Rejected multiple times?
- Check ALL data for exact match
- Use a different document
- Contact Meta Business Support
Check status
Check verification status at: Business Manager → Security Center → Business VerificationAfter Successful Verification
✅ Messaging limit increases to 1,000 contacts/day✅ Further increases possible after 7 days
✅ Access to extended API features
✅ Possibility to apply for OBA (green checkmark)