How to Verify Your Business from WOZTELL (Partner-Led Business Verification)

How to Verify Your Business from WOZTELL (Partner-Led Business Verification)

How to Verify Your Business from WOZTELL (Partner-Led Business Verification)

You can verify your business with Meta directly from your WOZTELL account — no need to open Meta Business Manager, contact support, or wait days for a review. This is called Partner-Led Business Verification (PLBV): as an official Meta Business Partner, WOZTELL reviews your documents and submits your business to Meta for verification on your behalf.

Verification unlocks the full capabilities of the WhatsApp Business Platform: 2,000 business-initiated conversations per day (up from 250), up to 20 phone numbers (up from 2), your display name visible in chats, and eligibility for the Official Business Account badge. See Meta Business Verification for the full comparison of verification paths.


Before you start

Have the following ready — most rejections happen because of mismatched information, not invalid businesses:

  • Your business is a registered legal entity. PLBV is not available for individuals without a registered business or for government agencies.
  • Your business details in Meta Business Manager are up to date. The legal business name, address and phone number in your documents must exactly match the information in your Meta Business Portfolio.
  • Your documents are clear, valid and not expired. Scans or photos must be fully readable, in color, with no glare, shadows or cropped edges.
  • You have not started a verification in Meta Business Manager. If a standard verification is already in progress in the Meta Security Center, you cannot use this flow until it is resolved.

You have 3 attempts to complete verification. After 3 failed attempts, you will need to complete the standard process directly with Meta (see Meta Business Verification inside Meta Business Manager), so review your documents carefully before each submission.

Documents you'll need

You must upload at least 2 valid documents:

1. Proof of business existence (required) — one of:

  • Tax ID Certificate
  • Business License
  • Certificate / Articles of Incorporation

2. Proof of business activity (required) — one of:

  • Utility bill in the business name
  • Lease agreement

3. Additional document (optional, strengthens your submission):

  • Business bank statement

File requirements: PDF, JPG or PNG, max 5 MB per file.

Every document must show your business legal name. Utility bills are only valid as proof of address and phone number — never as proof of legal name on their own.

Not accepted:

  • Personal identification documents (ID cards, passports, driving licenses)
  • Government agency documents
  • Self-filled or self-printed forms (including self-filed tax documents)
  • Expired, altered or edited documents

Accepted documents vary by country — see the country-by-country table in Meta Business Verification.

How to verify your business

Step 1: Open the verification flow

  1. In WOZTELL, go to Channels and select your WhatsApp channel.
  2. Scroll to the Meta Business Verification section.
  3. Click Verify your business account.

Step 2: Set up your submission

  1. Select your country of registration — the country where your business is legally registered.
  2. Select your document language — the language your documents are written in. 21 languages are supported, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin, French, German, Hindi and Indonesian.
  3. Click Next.

Step 3: Upload your documents

  1. Upload your proof of business existence.
  2. Upload your proof of business activity.
  3. Optionally, add an additional document.
  4. Click Next.

If a file is rejected ("This file format or size is not supported"), check that it is a PDF, JPG or PNG under 5 MB and upload it again.

Step 4: Review and submit

Review your business details and documents, then click Submit documents.

Your documents are first reviewed by the WOZTELL team and then submitted to Meta for verification. You don't need to do anything else — we'll email you as soon as there's an update, and you can check the status anytime in your channel's Meta Business Verification section.

Verification statuses

StatusWhat it means
Not startedYou haven't submitted a verification yet.
In progressYour documents are being reviewed by our team and Meta. Most reviews resolve within a few hours; some can take longer.
ApprovedYour business is verified. Advanced WhatsApp features are now active on your account.
FailedThe verification could not be completed. The status panel shows exactly what needs attention (for example, an address mismatch). Fix the issue and click Start verification again. Each failed attempt reduces your remaining attempts.
DiscardedThe verification process was cancelled before completion. You can start again if you have attempts remaining.

If your verification fails

The status panel in WOZTELL tells you the specific reason. The most common ones:

  • Details don't match. The legal name, address or phone number in your document doesn't exactly match your Meta Business Portfolio. Update your Business Info in Meta Business Manager or upload a document with matching details.
  • Document not accepted. You uploaded a personal ID, a self-filled form, or an expired document. Replace it with an official business document.
  • Document not readable. Blurry, cropped, or with glare. Upload a clean, complete, full-color scan.

Fix the issue, then click Start verification again. Remember you have 3 attempts in total — if you're unsure about a document, contact our support team before resubmitting.

Frequently asked questions

How long does verification take?

Most submissions resolve within a few hours. Some can take longer if Meta requires additional review. You'll receive an email as soon as the outcome is available.

Does WOZTELL approve my verification?

No. WOZTELL reviews your submission and sends it to Meta with the required evidence, but Meta makes the final decision. A submission through WOZTELL does not guarantee approval.

I already started verification in Meta Business Manager. Can I use this instead?

No. If a verification is already in progress in the Meta Security Center, you cannot continue here until that process is resolved.

Will I see a "Verified" badge in Meta Business Manager?

The "Verified" status may not appear in the Business Info section of Meta Business Suite, because the verification was initiated through a partner rather than the Security Center. Your actual verification status is shown in the WhatsApp accounts section of your Business Portfolio — and always in your WOZTELL channel.

Is this the same as the blue checkmark (Official Business Account)?

No. Business verification confirms your company's legal identity. The blue Official Business Account badge is a separate application — but you need to be verified to be eligible for it. You can request it through your Key Account Manager, and the WOZTELL team will help you.

My business isn't registered yet. Can I verify?

No. PLBV requires a registered legal entity with official documentation. Government agencies also cannot use PLBV and must complete the standard process in Meta Business Manager.

Do I need a website?

No — unlike the standard flow, PLBV does not require a website. Your official business documents are what matter.

What happens after I'm approved?

Your messaging limit increases to 2,000 business-initiated conversations per day (and scales automatically from there with good quality), you can register up to 20 phone numbers, your display name becomes visible to customers, and you become eligible to apply for the Official Business Account badge.

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