Avoiding Common Document Rejection Reasons on PayPal
February 27, 2026 · 7 min · Trusted Exchanges Team
The five reasons PayPal's automated review flags a document — and the fixes that resolve each of them.
Expired or nearly expired ID
PayPal rejects documents within 30 days of expiry. Renew before you submit, not after.
Address mismatch
The address on your proof of address must match the address on file to the letter. Update your profile first.
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