KYC Documents Checklist for Crypto Exchanges in 2026
May 14, 2026 · 8 min · Trusted Exchanges Team
The universal document set every exchange asks for — and the small formatting details that decide first-attempt approval.
Why the same documents get rejected
Most first-attempt rejections aren't about missing documents — they're about legibility, expiry, and mismatched addresses. Reviewers are trained to reject the moment any single field looks off.
Your core set
A valid government photo ID, a utility bill or bank statement dated within 90 days, and a live selfie captured through the platform's own capture flow. Uploads should be original files from the source, never screenshots of screenshots.
Source-of-funds documentation
If you plan to move meaningful volume, prepare a payslip, tax return, or contract that clearly shows income origin. Anonymised bank statements are rarely accepted.
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