In Mercado Libre, we strive to protect our sellers’ information and our platforms by gathering essential information and verifying the identities of new Sellers. The main purpose of this process is to ensure security by reducing the risk of identity theft. Since regulators impose it, it is mandatory to operate in Mercado Libre and comply with every regulation so we can give you the best service on our platform.

When should you complete this process?

As soon as you finish creating and setting up your account you will be redirected to Selling Preferences where you will be guided through to fulfill your information:

Remember that all the information you upload once submitted cannot be edited or modified. You will have to wait for its rejection, to make some changes.

What is required for sellers depending on their location?

Whether you are a US, China, or Hong Kong-based seller, you are required to go through a legal information validation that ensures a smooth selling experience on Global Selling, allowing you to list your products in compliance with our policies.

Follow these steps to complete your account verification:

1. Learn about the requirements and documentation needed.
2. Provide the documents and submit the information on the platform.
3. Await validation of your documents
4. Validation Completed 
5. Sell with confidence!

Are you a seller in China?

If you are a seller located in China, keep in mind to have these documents and information on hand:

• Chinese business license
• Company Certificate
• Legal representative's ID card (front and back)
• Legal representative's selfie

Company’s legal information

• Business legal name
• Legal entity type
• License expiration date
• Uniform Social Credit Code (USCC)
• Business scope

Legal Representative’s information

This form must be filled out by the same representative who attached the documentation and completed the selfie proof of life step. It must include the following information: Last and First Name, Nationality, Date of birth, Address, Type of ID, ID Number, and Expiration date.  

Are you a seller in Hong Kong?

You must have these documents and information on hand:

- Company's Certificate (downloadable template, the document to be uploaded is the one shown in the picture below). You can click here to check the guidelines on how to fill it in without any inconvenience.

- Certification of incorporation

- NAR1 - Annual Return or NNC1 - Incorporation form:

- A photo of the Legal Director's original identification: ID Card, Passport (China Mainland residents), or Mainland Travel Permit (Hong Kong residents)

- Legal director’s proof of life (selfie)

All documents must be in PDF, JPG, or PNG format and should not exceed 50 MB.

Company’s legal information

• Legal name 
• Legal entity type
• Company registration number
• Business registration number
• Business registration expiration date
• Business scope

Legal Director's information

Remember that this form must be filled out by the same director who attached the documentation and completed the selfie proof of life step. 

• Last name
• First name
• ID type
• ID number
• Date of expiration
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Address

Business Owner Information

These are the natural persons with at least a 25% stake in the company—participation share. 

• Last name
• First name
• ID type
• ID number
• Date of expiration
• Nationality
• Participation share

Are you a seller in the USA? 

If you are a seller located in the USA, keep in mind to have these documents and information on hand:

• Primary Contact Person’s identification (Passport, or Driver’s License). For US residents, both ID Card and Driver's License are valid; for non-residents, the passport is the only valid ID. 

• For non-residents, the latest version of the W8 forms (non-resident) is required.

Company’s legal information

• Business legal name
• Business entity type
• Employer identification number (EIN)
• Business scope (a brief description of your company’s activity)
• Address of principal place of business in the US

Primary Contact Person’s information

The primary contact person can be the legal representative or a beneficial owner as well, they must register their own ID which later will be verified for the proof of life and the facial recognition step. Both a computer and a mobile phone (recommended device) can be used to complete this phase.

The ID uploaded must include the following information: Last and First Name, Nationality, Date of birth, Address, Type of ID, ID Number, and Expiration date.


Completing the legal information validation process is mandatory for all sellers on Mercado Libre's Global Selling platform to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. By promptly fulfilling the legal information requirements, sellers can start listing their products without inconvenience.

Legal requirements vary according to your geographic location. We recommend that you carefully read the checklist of the necessary documentation.

Completing the legal information validation process is mandatory for all sellers on Mercado Libre's Global Selling platform to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. By promptly fulfilling the legal information requirements, sellers can start listing their products without inconvenience.

Legal requirements vary according to your geographic location. We recommend that you carefully read the checklist of the necessary documentation.