Why Do We Verify Users Email, Phone, And ID?

To avoid scams and fraudsters, PrivateAuto verifies your email, phone number, and driver's license. It's recommended for all users. Your personal information is hidden from buyers and sellers, used only to complete identity verification, and is never sold.

How verification works

Verification has three parts, each handled in a specific step:

• Email verification — see How To Verify My Email.
• Phone verification — see How To Verify Your Phone Number.
• Driver's license / ID verification — see How To Verify Your ID to Set up PrivateAuto Pay Account.

If you change your email after verification, see How To Change And Verify A New Email.

The driver's license step uses Plaid Identity Verification — a quick photo capture and selfie that confirms your government-issued ID. Click here for more on Plaid's Identity Verification and Monitor.