Can I verify my identity on Etsy with a temporary driver’s license?

Hi! In most cases, Etsy won’t accept a temporary paper driver’s license for identity verification because the verification step is looking for a government-issued photo ID that’s clear, unexpired, and shows key details (like your name, date of birth, and expiration date)—and temporary paper licenses often don’t include a photo (and sometimes don’t show everything Persona/Etsy expects).

If you’re stuck right now, your best options are usually:

• Wait for the physical plastic driver’s license card (this is the most straightforward fix), or
• Use a different accepted government photo ID instead (commonly a passport or a state ID, and in some cases a Permanent Resident Card, depending on what Etsy shows as accepted for your country during the upload step).

A couple quick tips that help avoid rejections once you do upload an ID:

• Upload front + back if any required details are on the back.
• Make sure the photos are sharp, uncut, glare-free, and the ID isn’t expired.
• Your name on the ID should match the name you entered for shop setup/banking (even small differences can trigger problems).

If you tell me what country you’re onboarding from (and whether you have a passport/state ID), I can suggest the fastest “do this next” path.