How to Complete a Stripe Account Review

Published: Jan 26, 2026 • Updated: Feb 16, 2026

A Step-by-Step Guide to Success


Completing a review is a straightforward process when you know what to expect. Most standard reviews are resolved within 3 to 5 business days once all documents are submitted.

  1. Notification: Look for a red banner at the top of your Stripe Dashboard or an email from the Stripe team.

  2. Document Collection: You will typically be asked for Proof of Identity (government photo ID), Proof of Home Address, and Proof of Entity (like an EIN letter or Articles of Incorporation).

  3. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): For growth-related reviews, you may need to provide "fulfillment proof." For physical products, Stripe often asks for three non-stock photos of your inventory. Pro Tip: Include a sheet of paper in these photos with the current date written on it to prove the photos are current.

  4. Submission: Always upload documents directly through the secure Stripe Dashboard. Never send sensitive information like IDs via email.

How Our App Helps: Our "Review Checklist" feature generates a custom list of documents you’ll likely need based on the type of review trigger we detected. We help you organize your evidence chronologically, which is a best practice Stripe recommends for faster approvals. We also let you know as early as possible (often before Stripe sends notifications) when you may need to prepare some documents.

The #1 way to speed up the Stripe account review process is to provide transparent, accurate, and prompt documentation.