How to Get Verified on Instagram & Show Blue Tick Badge

Updated:

November 30, 2024

by

Meer Basit

Do you want to get verified on Instagram to show Blue Tick (Verified Badge) next to your username? You’re in the right place.

In this tutorial, first I will guide you about the requirements (eligibility) of getting a Verification Badge on Instagram, and then how to submit a Verification Request on Instagram to show blue tick next to your username.

A Verified Badge on Instagram is a blue tick that appears next to your username. It tells that this Instagram account is authentic and belongs to a public figure, celebrity, influencer, blogger, gamer, athlete, or a famous brand. A Blue Tick helps Instagram users to find the real accounts of public figures, celebrities, and brands they want to follow.

Following topics will be covered in this posts:

Eligibility Requirements for Getting a Verified Badge on Instagram
Required Documents
How to Apply for Verification Badge on Instagram

01. Eligibility Requirements for Getting a Verified Badge on Instagram

Following are some of the eligibility requirements that you must consider before applying to Verification Badge on Instagram.

Your Instagram account must represent a registered business, real person, or other entity.
Your Instagram profile needs to embody the distinct presence of the brand, person, or company it represents. Instagram does not validate profiles with a general interest, for example, @catmemes.
Your Instagram profile must be made public, have a profile picture, a bio, and at least one post that has been published.
Your account must represent a popular brand, person, or other organization that is frequently searched. The organization, name, or individual must be mentioned in several news outlets.

02. Required Documents

During filling the Verification Form, Instagram asks you to submit a document through which it verifies your identity. You have to provide the copy of one of the documents listed below, whichever is available.

Driver’s license
Passport
National identification card
Tax filing
Recent Utility Bill
Articles of corporation (Read: What are Articles of corporation?)

03. How to Apply for Verification Badge on Instagram

In this section, I will guide you step-by-step on how to apply for Verification Badge (Blue Tick) on Instagram.

Open your Instagram Profile.
Tap on the Hamburger icon, located at your top right corner.

Tap on the Hamburger icon, located at top right corner.

Tap on the Settings and privacy.

Scroll-down to For professionals section.
Tap on the Account type and tools.

Scroll-down to For professionals section. Tap on the Account type and tools.

Go to Tools section and click on the Request verification.

Go to Tools section and click on the Request verification.

Enter your Instagram Username and Full name.
Select the Document type through which Instagram will verify your identity. You have following options: Driver’s license, Passport, National identification card, Tax filing, Recent Utility Bill, and Articles of corporation. After selecting the Document Type, tap on the Add file button to upload.
Select your Category to confirm your notability. You have following category options: News/media, Sports, Government and politics, Music, Fashion, Entertainment, Digital creator/blogger/influencer, Gamer, Global business/brand/organization, and other.
Choose your Country/Region.
Remaining fields are optional i.e. Audience, Also known as, and Links.
Click on the Submit button.

Provide your personal information and submit verification document. Tap on the Submit to send Request Verification form.

Once Instagram reviews your verification request you’ll receive a notification whether your account has been verified or not. If your request is denied, you can submit a new request after 30 days.

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Meer Basit

Meer Basit is the founder of Meer’s World. He’s been running the show since launching the blog back in 2018. By background he is a computer scientist. Primarily, he creates content around blogging (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr), SEO, affiliate programs, earn-online, & eCommerce. In general, he likes traveling, gardening, watching movies, is a passionate cricketer, creative writer, and a GSD lover.