At GeniusFirms, reviews work best when everyone knows they’re coming from real people. By verifying your identity, you help keep our community safe, honest, and transparent.
Verification also adds more credibility to your reviews — making businesses and other users trust your voice even more.
Don’t worry — your personal details and ID are never shared publicly on GeniusFirms. Only your verification badge will be visible on your profile.
Verification is optional, but having the Verified Reviewer badge makes your profile and reviews more credible.
We use a secure third-party verification partner to check that you are who you say you are. The process is simple and usually takes just a few minutes.
You’ll be asked to:
That’s it! Once verified, your profile will display a Verified Reviewer badge.
Currently, we accept:
Make sure you upload a clear picture of the original ID (not a screenshot or photocopy). Otherwise, verification may fail.
You can begin the verification process in two ways:
If you no longer want to keep your account verified, you can remove the badge anytime from your Profile Settings → Verification.
You can always re-verify later if you change your mind.
Verification isn’t mandatory, but it adds credibility to your reviews. Verified reviewers are more trusted by the community, helping your feedback stand out. Plus, it supports our mission of building a safe, authentic space for everyone.
Your ID and selfie are processed securely by our verification partner. GeniusFirms never shares your personal info with businesses or other users. Only your verified badge appears on your profile.
We also accept national ID cards and residence permits. If you don’t have any of these, you can still review on GeniusFirms — verification is optional.
Yes! You can complete verification from a desktop or mobile device with a camera. Mobile is often faster since the selfie can be taken live.
No. Once verified, your account is tied to the information on your ID. If your name or details change, you’ll need to re-verify.
No. Verification only adds a badge to your profile. Your existing reviews stay intact, and your new reviews will carry the verified status.
Most failures happen due to blurry ID photos or mismatched selfies. Make sure the ID is clear, the selfie is live, and try again. You can contact support if problems persist.
Each person can only verify one account. This helps maintain fairness and trust across the platform.
Most users are verified within minutes. Occasionally, extra checks may take a little longer, but you’ll be notified when it’s complete.
Only users 18 and older can verify an account. Users under 18 can still leave reviews without a badge.
Yes! Verified reviewers are often highlighted in search results, and may get early access to new platform features or Beta testing opportunities.