# How to apply for Facebook/Meta Business Verification

To verify your Meta Business account for WhatsApp Business API:

1. Go to Channels, click on the WhatsApp icon (WABA Options) and then click on "Complete business verification" and follow these steps.

**Before** starting the verification process, ensure you have the following:

* Government Registration certificate with company name
* 1 Address proof with company name and address (phone number in some cases)
* Working website with 4-5 pages and company name exactly as per document in website footer
* Email Id with website domain

1. Click on "start verification" and "get started."
2. If you're unsure about the required documents, click on "accepted documents" for guidance.
3. Ensure the details match your legal documents character by character.
4. Upload the appropriate documents requested by Meta.
5. Verify your email address by entering the OTP received from Meta.
6. Verify your phone number if required, either by phone call or SMS.
7. Ensure your website footer displays your business name exactly as per your documents.

Meta will review and verify your business within approximately two working days. If there are any issues, you'll find more details on the verification page.

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