Easy Guide to Verifying Your Facebook Page and Earning a Blue Checkmark

Well-known businesses and individuals should focus on getting their Facebook accounts verified. There’s a significant chance that there are many accounts with similar names and looks to them, some of which are made to diverge people from finding the official page or other malicious intents.

The Facebook blue checkmark is a verification badge that appears on Facebook business pages, public figures’ profiles, and certain organizations to indicate their authenticity and credibility. It serves as a trust symbol for users, distinguishing verified entities from imposter accounts. Understanding the significance of the blue checkmark and the criteria for obtaining it can help businesses and public figures establish trust with their audience and enhance their online presence.

1. What does the blue checkmark represent on Facebook? The blue checkmark signifies that a Facebook page or profile has been verified as authentic by Facebook itself. It indicates that the account represents a legitimate business, public figure, or organization, offering users the assurance that they are engaging with the genuine entity. The blue checkmark is a mark of trust and credibility.
2. What are the criteria and requirements for obtaining the blue checkmark? Facebook has specific criteria and requirements that need to be met before a page or profile can be considered for verification. While the exact criteria may vary based on the category of the account, some common requirements include:a. Authenticity: The account must represent a real business, public figure, or organization. b. Completeness: The page or profile should have a complete and accurate About section with relevant information. c. Notability: The account should be of public interest, having a significant following, press coverage, or recognition in its industry. d. Adherence to Facebook’s Policies: The account must comply with Facebook’s Community Standards, including following content guidelines and not engaging in spam or misleading practices.

To initiate the verification process, account owners can submit a verification request through Facebook’s verification system. They will be required to provide supporting documentation and information to demonstrate their eligibility for verification. Facebook reviews each request on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as public interest, audience size, and adherence to guidelines.

Obtaining the blue checkmark is not guaranteed, and it may take some time for Facebook to review and respond to verification requests. However, meeting the criteria and providing accurate and compelling information can increase the likelihood of obtaining the blue checkmark and reaping its associated benefits.

The first step would be filling out the form to request account verification. You can find the link to it here.

Firstly, Facebook asks you to choose between submitting a request for a page or a profile. By choosing Page you will be prompted to select a page associated with your account. If you wish to verify your profile, you must enter your profile’s URL.

Next, you have to provide Facebook with an identification document. This is where the process differs for brands and individuals.

• Phone or utility bill
• Certificate of formation
• Article of incorporation
• Tax exemption

• Passport
• Driver license
• National ID card

Important note: Remember to upload a high-quality, visible document of the right type and ensure it’s not expired. It must contain an official seal or signature. Also, your name or your brand’s name and info should match the one in the submitted document.

The next section of the application form is dedicated to proving the notability of your account for users. You need to specify the category relevant to your account. There’s a variety of options available, but if your page or profile doesn’t fall into any of them, you can select “other.”

Facebook requires you to show that what your account represents is in the public interest. First, you have to choose a country. Most people believe that you have to select the region your brand originates from. Although, Facebook itself has stated that you should specify where the person or organization is the most popular. So make sure you choose the right option.

After that, Facebook asks about your audience. Filling this part and the next one is optional, but providing a clear explanation about who follows you and why would help Facebook better understand why your account should get verified.

Next, you can list all the names you or your company is known by, including in other languages. This is particularly helpful to prevent imposters and fake accounts from misguiding users and stealing them away from your page.

Finally, you can provide Facebook with links to other social channels, websites, articles, etc. that highlight the credibility and value of your brand to the public. This section is optional too, but you should definitely fill it out to maximize your chance of getting the verification badge.

When you finish filling out the contact form, review all the details you entered, and click the “send” button at the bottom of the page.

Facebook won’t specify how long it takes for them to get back at you and the timeframe differs for almost all applications. It could take between 48 hours to 45 days. We know. That’s a crazy gap, but that’s how it is.

As we mentioned earlier, requesting verification from Facebook is easy, but there’s a reason you don’t see a tiny blue checkmark next to every page with lots of followers. Facebook doesn’t give a badge too easy and only deems accounts eligible that adhere to its terms of service and community standards and enjoy the following qualities:

• Authenticity: your account must represent a real person, entity, organization, or business.
• Completeness: every bit of account details must be complete. This means your account should be public and have a bio, profile photo, and at least one post.
• Uniqueness: the whole point of getting verified is to avoid confusion and prove that your account is the only official presence of you or your company on Facebook. Only one account per entity can get verified, except for large companies with region-specific accounts. Pages for general interests are not eligible for verification (like nature photography)
• Notability: the business or person your account represents must be well-known and featured in multiple news sources (paid promotions don’t count).