- Home Address
Amazon requires a physical address for identity verification, which can be your personal home address. This address is used for:
- Identity verification (e.g., utility bills or bank statements)
- Tax and banking purposes
- Maintaining trust with buyers
Supporting Information:
A seller on Amazon’s European forum mentioned that Amazon requires the beneficial owner’s residential address as part of their Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. (sellercentral-europe.amazon.com)
- Business Address
You can use your business address for your Amazon seller account. This address is typically used for:
- Business correspondence
- Return address for shipments
Supporting Information:
A seller on Amazon’s U.S. forum advised adding “Corporate Offices” to your business address to imply a larger operation and protect privacy. (sellercentral.amazon.com)
- Remote U.S. Physical Address
For sellers outside the U.S. or those who prefer not to use a personal or business address, TruLease provides a real U.S. physical address that helps support Amazon’s verification requirements.
- Lease agreement
- Utility bill add-on
Supporting Information:
TruLease provides mail handling also. Learn more about (TruLease)
- Virtual Address
Amazon generally does not accept virtual addresses for identity verification. Virtual addresses are often used for:
- Business registration
- Mail forwarding services
Supporting Information:
A seller on Amazon’s U.S. forum stated that using a virtual address can cause issues during verification, as documents like utility bills must match the address on your account. (sellercentral.amazon.com)
- PO Box
Amazon does not accept PO Box addresses for identity verification. PO Boxes are often used for:
- Receiving mail
- Privacy protection
Supporting Information:
A seller on Amazon’s U.S. forum confirmed that PO Boxes are not accepted for verification purposes. (sellercentral.amazon.com)