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Trust & safety

A clearer way to show you're you.

Verify your identity through a secure verification provider. Help others recognise that an account holder has completed an identity check, without confusing identity with property ownership or professional qualifications.

✓ Identity only✓ Secure provider handoff✓ No property-ownership claim
IDENTITY CHECK
Identity check completed✓
✓ Identity only · Example badge
What a badge means

Know exactly what's being checked.

Different types of trust evidence serve different purposes. Jamaica Homes keeps those distinctions clear.

What identity verification can indicate

Only when the platform receives a genuine successful verification result from its approved provider.

  • ✓ The account holder completed the identity-check process.
  • ✓ The provider returned a successful identity-verification outcome.
  • ✓ Jamaica Homes can show an eligible identity status on the account.

What it does not establish

A verified identity must never be presented as a blanket endorsement.

  • × Ownership, legal title or permission to sell or rent.
  • × A real estate licence, trade qualification or business approval.
  • × Accuracy of adverts, property condition or financial reliability.
  • × That deposits or transactions are safe or guaranteed.
Simple process

How verification works

When this page is connected to your live Jamaica Homes account, the actual identity check takes place in a secure provider-managed flow.

01

Start from your account

Sign in to the Jamaica Homes account that you wish to verify. The check should be linked to the correct authenticated account.

02

Follow the secure instructions

The identity provider may ask for an acceptable identity document and a selfie or other identity confirmation, depending on eligibility.

03

Receive your status

Your account can display verified identity only after Jamaica Homes receives and validates the provider's genuine success result.

Interactive demonstration

Explore the verification journey.

Use the preview below to understand the stages. Beginning an identity check requires a signed-in account; no identity documents are requested on this page.

Stage 1 of 4

Before you start

Create an account or sign in to start Identity Verification securely.

Common questions

Questions about verifying your identity

Is identity verification required to post a free advert?

Verification and permission to post are separate matters. A free listing does not automatically confer verified identity, and applicable listing eligibility and moderation rules still apply. Refer to the current account requirements before publication.

Does an identity badge mean the seller owns the property?

No. Identity verification is not proof of title, ownership, a right to rent out a home, or authority to act for an owner. Buyers and renters should perform independent checks.

Will I have to upload my ID directly to Jamaica Homes?

No. Sensitive documents are collected by the approved identity-verification provider in a secure, provider-managed flow. Do not email identity documents or send them through ordinary messages. The live process explains the provider, required information and applicable privacy terms before collection.

Does a paid upgrade include identity verification?

No. Promotional benefits, professional declarations, and identity checks are independent. A purchase must never be treated as proof of identity.

What if the identity check fails or needs another attempt?

Use the instructions provided in the official verification flow, or contact support. A failed or pending check never displays a completed-verification badge. You can resume an in-progress check from this page when a secure session is available.

Can an agent or tradesperson use identity verification as professional accreditation?

No. Professional qualifications, licences, business registration and identity are different checks, and must be described separately.

How much does verification cost and how long does it take?

Any applicable charges and expected processing time are confirmed by the live Jamaica Homes verification service before you begin. The one-time service fee covers third-party identity screening, account administration, exception handling and support; payment purchases the service, not a guaranteed successful result.

Still unsure about a verification request?

Check the guidance or contact the support team before sharing sensitive personal information.

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