REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Review the required documents for your merchant application. Use this checklist to prepare readable files before you complete registration.
Follow the fields in your application. Our team may request additional information during review.
An owner’s Social Security number (SSN) is required for every Freedom Processing merchant account, alongside the requested business documents. Include FNS/EBT documentation when applicable.
The account owner’s SSN is required for every Freedom Processing merchant account, including accounts for businesses with a tax ID. Enter it in the designated field in the merchant registration form.
Required for every account • Enter in the application form
Have your business tax ID documentation ready. Use the business name shown on your records when completing the application.
Match your business records
Prepare a clear copy of the driver’s license or identification requested in the form. Make sure the details are readable.
Keep the full document visible
Have a readable copy of your voided check ready for the requested attachment. If you do not have one, ask our team which document to provide.
Ask before using a substitute
Include your FNS/EBT documentation when it applies to your business and is requested in the application.
When applicable
01
Scan or photograph the full document on a flat surface. Avoid glare, shadows and cropped corners.
02
Open each file before uploading it. Make sure the text is readable and the business and owner details match your application.
03
Use the attachment fields in the registration form and follow the file instructions shown there.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Do I need every document on this page?
Follow the required fields and attachment instructions in your registration form. FNS/EBT documentation applies only when relevant to your business. Our team may request additional information during review.
What if I do not have a voided check?
Contact our team before uploading a substitute. We can clarify which document you should provide for your application.
Can I upload a photo of a document?
Check the upload field for accepted file types. If it accepts your image file, make sure the full document is visible and all details are readable.
Where should I send the documents?
Use the requested attachment fields in the merchant registration form. If you have already submitted your application, ask our team how to provide any additional documents.
Does sending the documents mean I am approved?
No. Our team reviews your application and may ask for clarification or additional information. We will contact you about the next steps.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Enter your business details and attach the files requested in the registration form.
