At Airbnb, trust is the cornerstone of our community – where millions of people across the world place trust in each other as they travel or host stays.
Sometimes, where permitted by applicable law, we may use identification info from a government ID to run background checks against public records for criminal convictions.
Often, your legal name and address and/or other personal information are enough for us to verify your identity. We may also ask you to provide a copy of your government ID that includes a photo of you.