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# 42. Proof of domain ownership

> Provide proof of your domain ownership to meet the KYC/KYB verification requirements.

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  ## 42.1 Introduction

  As part of the website verification process, every merchant must provide **proof of domain ownership**.\
  This confirms that the website used during onboarding is officially owned or registered by the same company applying for a Checky Pro account.

  This step helps prevent fraudulent applications and ensures that all merchants process payments only through domains that belong to their registered business.\
  \
  Submitting a **valid domain invoice** or **purchase confirmation** allows our compliance team to verify ownership quickly and move your onboarding process forward without delay.
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<ResponseField>
  ## 42.2 Documents required

  <Note>
    Your **proof of domain** must show the **company name** and the **domain provider** where the domain was purchased.\
    \
    he document must be an **official invoice** or **order confirmation**, not a **screenshot** of your website or a **WHOIS lookup**.
  </Note>

  ### Example

  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/checkypro/KYCKYB/IMAGE_URL_1" alt="Example of proof of domain invoice" />

  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/checkypro/KYCKYB/IMAGE_URL_2" alt="Example of proof of domain ownership confirmation" />
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<ResponseField>
  ### Accepted documents

  <Check>
    The following documents are **approved** as valid Proof of Domain:

    * **Official domain purchase invoice** from a verified provider (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger, Cloudflare, Google Domains)
      * Must include your **company name** (matching the onboarding details)
      * Must include the **domain name** (e.g. [yourstore.com](http://yourstore.com))
      * Must clearly show the **domain provider’s name and logo**
      * Must be **recent and valid** (not expired)
      * uploaded as a **PDF** for full clarity
  </Check>

  <Warning>
    *If the domain is registered under a parent company, please ensure the ownership can still be linked clearly to the same legal entity registered in onboarding.\_Rejected documents*
  </Warning>
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<ResponseField>
  ### Rejected documents

  <Danger>
    The following **cannot** be accepted as proof of domain ownership:

    * **Screenshots of the website** or backend pages (e.g. Shopify, Wix, WordPress)
    * **WHOIS lookup results** or external domain search pages
    * **Invoices without the company name**
    * **Expired domain invoices**
    * **Informal payment confirmations** (e.g. PayPal receipts without provider details)
    * **Edited or incomplete invoices**
  </Danger>
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<ResponseField>
  ## 42.3 Final notes

  Providing a valid Proof of Domain ensures a smooth and fast onboarding process.\
  It allows Checky Pro and our acquiring partners to confirm that your store operates under a legitimate, verifiable website domain.

  Before uploading, make sure:

  * The document is **official** and includes both the **company name** and **domain provider**
  * The **domain name** is clearly visible
  * The file is uploaded as a **PDF** or **clear full-page screenshot** of the invoice

  Once submitted, our compliance team will review your document directly in the onboarding flow and confirm acceptance.

  A verified domain is essential for ensuring transaction safety, transparency, and trust between your business, your customers, and Checky Pro.
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