A few things in arm's reach makes verification go faster:
Government ID (any one of these):
US passport
Driver's license (current, not temporary)
State-issued ID (current, not temporary)
Your personal info, exactly as it appears on your ID:
Full legal name (including middle name, suffixes like Jr./Sr.)
Date of birth
Current address (including apartment/unit number)
A phone where you can receive a verification text
A camera-capable device — most people use the same phone for everything
A well-lit room for the document photos and selfie:
Daylight or a well-lit indoor space works best
Avoid shadows, glare, and reflections
For the selfie: no hat, sunglasses, or filters
Helpful tips:
Set everything up before you start — verification can time out if you take too long
Type your info exactly as it appears on your ID (small mismatches cause failures)
For ID photos: lay it flat, all four corners visible, no fingers blocking text
This usually takes 2–5 minutes total if you have everything ready.