Requirements for ordering a virtual number

Company Registration Number (Multi-Format)

The company registration number issued by the relevant national company registry. Multiple formats are accepted depending on the registering country, including but not limited to: a 21-character Indian CIN (Corporate Identification Number, where the first character is 'L' for listed or 'U' for unlisted, followed by a 5-digit industry code and additional structure); an 8-digit Danish CVR number; or other national company registration formats. The submitted value must match the format issued by the company's country of registration and must correspond to the legal entity named on the order.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Indian CIN: L17110MH1973PLC019786 (21 characters). Danish CVR: 12345678 (8 digits). UK Companies House number: 12345678 (8 digits). The format must match the issuing country's standard.

Contact Information (Name, Business Name, Phone Number)

Contact information for the business or end user, including: (1) the name of the contact person (full given name and family name), (2) the business name when the end user is a business (registered legal name where applicable; may be omitted or stated as 'N/A' for individual end users), and (3) one or more contact phone numbers where the business or end user can be reached. Contact person name and at least one phone number are mandatory; business name is required only when the end user is a business entity. Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format where possible.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Contact: Maria García López | Business: Bloom & Petal Florist Ltd. | Phone: +34 612 345 678. For individual end users: Contact: John Smith | Business: N/A | Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567.

Proof of Address (Local), with Local Activity Evidence

Provide a document dated within the past 3 months that shows the supplied local service address in the country of the phone number. Accepted documents include bank statements, government letters, tax letters, invoices, bills, utility bills, or other official documents that verify the end user’s local address. The document must show the individual’s name for personal end users, or the business name for business end users. Bank statements are an acceptable form of address verification when they show the required name, local service address, issuer, and date within the past 3 months. Leases, rental agreements, or other documents with occupancy or contract terms are not accepted.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A recent bank statement, government letter, tax notice, invoice, bill, or utility bill showing the individual’s name or business name and the supplied local service address, dated within the past 90 days.

Address Matching the DID Area Code (Geographic Match)

A physical address that matches the geographic area covered by the phone number's area code. The address must include street name and number, postal/ZIP code, city, and country, and the city/region of the address must fall within the geographic area assigned to the DID's area code. Addresses outside the area code's geographic region are not acceptable for this requirement; a different (broader, national-level) address requirement must be selected if the customer cannot provide a matching local address.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
311 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654 (matches Chicago area code 312). For a +44 20 (Greater London) DID: an address within Greater London such as '60 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FD'. The address must lie within the area code's geographic boundaries.

Contact Email Address of End Client

A valid email address for the end client (the natural person or business that will use the phone number), used for compliance follow-up. The submitted value must be a syntactically valid email address (max 150 characters) and should reach the end client directly. Generic or shared role-based addresses (e.g., info@, contact@) are acceptable but a personal address tied to the named end client is preferred.

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
maria.garcia@bloomandpetal.com or contact@acme-coffee.de. The address must be syntactically valid (matching the standard email format) and should be a working address.

Passport or ID Copy in PDF Format

A clear color PDF copy of a valid, unexpired government-issued passport or national identity card belonging to the end user (for personal accounts) or the authorized representative (for business accounts). For ID cards, both front and back must be included in the PDF. The PDF must clearly show the holder's full legal name, photograph, date of birth, document number, issuing authority, and expiration date. The document must not be expired as of the submission date. Image formats other than PDF (such as JPG or PNG) and black-and-white copies are not acceptable for this requirement.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A color PDF of the biographical data page of a passport, or a color PDF combining both sides of a national ID card. All details must be legible and the document must be a valid (unexpired) PDF, not a photograph or low-resolution scan.

Company Name (Full Legal Name)

The full legal name of the company associated with the phone number, exactly as registered with the relevant national company registry. The name must include any legal suffix such as 'LLC', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH', 'S.A.', 'S.r.l.', or equivalent. Maximum 150 characters, minimum 1 character. Trade names and informal abbreviations without legal status are not acceptable; the registered legal name is required.

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
Telnyx LLC, Acme Florist Limited, Bloom & Petal GmbH, or Empresa Ejemplo S.A. The submitted name must match the company's official registration certificate; informal trading names ('Acme', 'Bloom') without the legal suffix are not acceptable.

Business Registration Certificate

An official document issued by the relevant government authority or commercial registry confirming that a company is legally registered and authorized to conduct business within its jurisdiction. The certificate must evidence the entity's legal existence and must clearly display the registered legal company name (matching the order), the unique registration or incorporation number, the date of registration or incorporation, the registered business address, and the issuing authority. Submitted as a clear color scan or original PDF in the local language or English. Should be dated within the past 3 months for jurisdictions where currency of the document is required. Photographs, screenshots, and unsigned drafts are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":false}

Example
A Certificate of Incorporation issued by a U.S. Secretary of State, a Certificate of Incorporation from Companies House in the United Kingdom, a Handelsregisterauszug (commercial register extract) in Germany, an Extrait Kbis in France, or a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department in Hong Kong. The document should display the company's legal name, registration or incorporation number, date of registration, registered address, business activity, and the issuing registry's seal or letterhead.

Proof of Address (National), Recent Utility Bill or Invoice

A document evidencing the customer's physical address within the same country as the phone number being purchased, dated within the past 3 months. Acceptable documents include utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet, landline telephone), bank statements, tax notices, or government-issued correspondence. The document must clearly show (1) the full name of the individual or registered business name, (2) the complete physical address (street, postal code, city, country), and (3) the document issue date. The document must be submitted as a PDF or clear color scan. Screenshots, handwritten documents, mobile phone bills (when not the proof of residence), and bills older than 3 months are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A PDF of an Iberdrola electricity bill dated within the last 90 days, addressed to the customer at a Spanish residential address, for a Spain phone number order. The bill must show the customer's name, full service address, and the issuer's logo and billing date.

Address (National)

A valid, real-world physical address located in the same country as the phone number being purchased. The address must include street name and number, postal or ZIP code, city, region or province (where applicable), and country. The address does not need to match the specific city or area code of the number; any address within the national borders is acceptable. P.O. boxes, virtual office addresses, mailbox-only services, and addresses outside the country of the phone number are not acceptable. The address should match the address shown on supporting identity or business registration documents where those are also required.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
For a Spanish phone number: Calle de Alcalá 42, 28014 Madrid, Spain. For a German phone number: Friedrichstraße 123, 10117 Berlin, Germany. The address must be a deliverable physical location, not a P.O. box or virtual mailbox.

Contact Information (Name, Business Name, Phone Number)

Contact information for the business or end user, including: (1) the name of the contact person (full given name and family name), (2) the business name when the end user is a business (registered legal name where applicable; may be omitted or stated as 'N/A' for individual end users), and (3) one or more contact phone numbers where the business or end user can be reached. Contact person name and at least one phone number are mandatory; business name is required only when the end user is a business entity. Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format where possible.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Contact: Maria García López | Business: Bloom & Petal Florist Ltd. | Phone: +34 612 345 678. For individual end users: Contact: John Smith | Business: N/A | Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567.

Local Government-Issued ID/Passport Copy or Local Company Registration Certificate

Either (a) a clear color copy of a valid, unexpired government-issued ID or passport for the individual end user (issued by the same country as the phone number); OR (b) a copy of the company registration or incorporation certificate issued by the local government registry of that same country. The choice depends on whether the end user is an individual (option a) or a business (option b). Documents from countries other than the phone number's country are not acceptable. ID/passports must show full name, photograph, date of birth, document number, and expiration date and must not be expired. Business certificates must show legal name, registration number, registration date, and registered address.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
For an individual end user with a Spanish phone number: a color scan of both sides of a Spanish DNI. For a business end user with a Spanish phone number: a copy of the company's registration certificate from the Spanish Registro Mercantil.

Proof of Address (National), Recent Utility Bill or Invoice

A document evidencing the customer's physical address within the same country as the phone number being purchased, dated within the past 3 months. Acceptable documents include utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet, landline telephone), bank statements, tax notices, or government-issued correspondence. The document must clearly show (1) the full name of the individual or registered business name, (2) the complete physical address (street, postal code, city, country), and (3) the document issue date. The document must be submitted as a PDF or clear color scan. Screenshots, handwritten documents, mobile phone bills (when not the proof of residence), and bills older than 3 months are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A PDF of an Iberdrola electricity bill dated within the last 90 days, addressed to the customer at a Spanish residential address, for a Spain phone number order. The bill must show the customer's name, full service address, and the issuer's logo and billing date.

Contact Information (Name, Business Name, Phone Number)

Contact information for the business or end user, including: (1) the name of the contact person (full given name and family name), (2) the business name when the end user is a business (registered legal name where applicable; may be omitted or stated as 'N/A' for individual end users), and (3) one or more contact phone numbers where the business or end user can be reached. Contact person name and at least one phone number are mandatory; business name is required only when the end user is a business entity. Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format where possible.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Contact: Maria García López | Business: Bloom & Petal Florist Ltd. | Phone: +34 612 345 678. For individual end users: Contact: John Smith | Business: N/A | Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567.

Local Company Registration Certificate — Sweden

Upload an official document issued by a recognized Swedish government authority or commercial registry confirming that the company is legally registered and authorized to conduct business in Sweden. The document must clearly display the registered legal company name, unique registration or incorporation number, date of registration or incorporation, registered business address, issuing authority, and the registry’s seal or letterhead. Submit a clear color scan or original PDF in Swedish or English. Photographs, screenshots, and unsigned drafts are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":false}

Example
An official Swedish company registration certificate or commercial registry extract showing the company’s legal name, 123456-7890 registration number, registration date, registered address, issuing registry, and official seal or letterhead.

Physical Address Within the Country of the Phone Number (National)

A valid, real-world physical address located in the same country as the phone number being purchased. The address must include street name and number, postal or ZIP code, city, region or province (where applicable), and country. The address does not need to match the specific city or area code of the number; any address within the national borders is acceptable. P.O. boxes, virtual office addresses, mailbox-only services, and addresses outside the country of the phone number are not acceptable. The address should match the address shown on supporting identity or business registration documents where those are also required.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
For a Spanish phone number: Calle de Alcalá 42, 28014 Madrid, Spain. For a German phone number: Friedrichstraße 123, 10117 Berlin, Germany. The address must be a deliverable physical location, not a P.O. box or virtual mailbox.

Contact Email Address of End Client

A valid email address for the end client (the natural person or business that will use the phone number), used for compliance follow-up. The submitted value must be a syntactically valid email address (max 150 characters) and should reach the end client directly. Generic or shared role-based addresses (e.g., info@, contact@) are acceptable but a personal address tied to the named end client is preferred.

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
maria.garcia@bloomandpetal.com or contact@acme-coffee.de. The address must be syntactically valid (matching the standard email format) and should be a working address.

Passport or ID Copy in PDF Format

A clear color PDF copy of a valid, unexpired government-issued passport or national identity card belonging to the end user (for personal accounts) or the authorized representative (for business accounts). For ID cards, both front and back must be included in the PDF. The PDF must clearly show the holder's full legal name, photograph, date of birth, document number, issuing authority, and expiration date. The document must not be expired as of the submission date. Image formats other than PDF (such as JPG or PNG) and black-and-white copies are not acceptable for this requirement.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A color PDF of the biographical data page of a passport, or a color PDF combining both sides of a national ID card. All details must be legible and the document must be a valid (unexpired) PDF, not a photograph or low-resolution scan.

Company Name (Full Legal Name)

The full legal name of the company associated with the phone number, exactly as registered with the relevant national company registry. The name must include any legal suffix such as 'LLC', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH', 'S.A.', 'S.r.l.', or equivalent. Maximum 150 characters, minimum 1 character. Trade names and informal abbreviations without legal status are not acceptable; the registered legal name is required.

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
Telnyx LLC, Acme Florist Limited, Bloom & Petal GmbH, or Empresa Ejemplo S.A. The submitted name must match the company's official registration certificate; informal trading names ('Acme', 'Bloom') without the legal suffix are not acceptable.

Company Registration Number — Sweden

Enter the Company Registration Number shown on the Local Company Registration Certificate. The Business Registration Number in Sweden referred to Organisationsnummer. The number must contain 10 numeric characters in the format XXXXXX-XXXX.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":false}

Example
123456-7890

Proof of Address (National), Recent Utility Bill or Invoice

A document evidencing the customer's physical address within the same country as the phone number being purchased, dated within the past 3 months. Acceptable documents include utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet, landline telephone), bank statements, tax notices, or government-issued correspondence. The document must clearly show (1) the full name of the individual or registered business name, (2) the complete physical address (street, postal code, city, country), and (3) the document issue date. The document must be submitted as a PDF or clear color scan. Screenshots, handwritten documents, mobile phone bills (when not the proof of residence), and bills older than 3 months are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A PDF of an Iberdrola electricity bill dated within the last 90 days, addressed to the customer at a Spanish residential address, for a Spain phone number order. The bill must show the customer's name, full service address, and the issuer's logo and billing date.

Contact Information (Name, Business Name, Phone Number)

Contact information for the business or end user, including: (1) the name of the contact person (full given name and family name), (2) the business name when the end user is a business (registered legal name where applicable; may be omitted or stated as 'N/A' for individual end users), and (3) one or more contact phone numbers where the business or end user can be reached. Contact person name and at least one phone number are mandatory; business name is required only when the end user is a business entity. Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format where possible.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Contact: Maria García López | Business: Bloom & Petal Florist Ltd. | Phone: +34 612 345 678. For individual end users: Contact: John Smith | Business: N/A | Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567.

Local Government-Issued ID/Passport Copy or Local Company Registration Certificate

Either (a) a clear color copy of a valid, unexpired government-issued ID or passport for the individual end user (issued by the same country as the phone number); OR (b) a copy of the company registration or incorporation certificate issued by the local government registry of that same country. The choice depends on whether the end user is an individual (option a) or a business (option b). Documents from countries other than the phone number's country are not acceptable. ID/passports must show full name, photograph, date of birth, document number, and expiration date and must not be expired. Business certificates must show legal name, registration number, registration date, and registered address.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
For an individual end user with a Spanish phone number: a color scan of both sides of a Spanish DNI. For a business end user with a Spanish phone number: a copy of the company's registration certificate from the Spanish Registro Mercantil.

Physical Address Within the Country of the Phone Number (National)

A valid, real-world physical address located in the same country as the phone number being purchased. The address must include street name and number, postal or ZIP code, city, region or province (where applicable), and country. The address does not need to match the specific city or area code of the number; any address within the national borders is acceptable. P.O. boxes, virtual office addresses, mailbox-only services, and addresses outside the country of the phone number are not acceptable. The address should match the address shown on supporting identity or business registration documents where those are also required.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
For a Spanish phone number: Calle de Alcalá 42, 28014 Madrid, Spain. For a German phone number: Friedrichstraße 123, 10117 Berlin, Germany. The address must be a deliverable physical location, not a P.O. box or virtual mailbox.

Contact Information (Name, Business Name, Phone Number)

Contact information for the business or end user, including: (1) the name of the contact person (full given name and family name), (2) the business name when the end user is a business (registered legal name where applicable; may be omitted or stated as 'N/A' for individual end users), and (3) one or more contact phone numbers where the business or end user can be reached. Contact person name and at least one phone number are mandatory; business name is required only when the end user is a business entity. Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format where possible.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Contact: Maria García López | Business: Bloom & Petal Florist Ltd. | Phone: +34 612 345 678. For individual end users: Contact: John Smith | Business: N/A | Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567.

Company Registration Number — Switzerland

Enter the Company Registration Number shown on the Local Company Registration Certificate. The Business Registration Number in Switzerland referred to Unique Identification Number (UID) / Numéro d'Identification des Entreprises (IDE). The number must start with CHE followed by exactly 9 numeric characters.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":false}

Example
CHE123456789

Address Matching the DID Area Code (Geographic Match)

A physical address that matches the geographic area covered by the phone number's area code. The address must include street name and number, postal/ZIP code, city, and country, and the city/region of the address must fall within the geographic area assigned to the DID's area code. Addresses outside the area code's geographic region are not acceptable for this requirement; a different (broader, national-level) address requirement must be selected if the customer cannot provide a matching local address.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
311 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654 (matches Chicago area code 312). For a +44 20 (Greater London) DID: an address within Greater London such as '60 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FD'. The address must lie within the area code's geographic boundaries.

Proof of Address (Recent Bill or Invoice)

A document evidencing the customer's physical address, issued within the past 3 months. Acceptable documents include utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet, landline telephone), invoices from the current telecommunications provider, or insurance policy documents. The document must clearly show (1) the full name of the individual or registered business name (matching the order), (2) the complete physical address (street, postal code, city, country), and (3) the document issue date. Mobile phone bills, screenshots, handwritten documents, and bills older than 3 months are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true,"time_limit":"3 Months from request"}

Example
A PDF of the latest invoice from the customer's current phone provider, addressed to the end user at their registered address, with an issue date within the past 90 days; or an electricity utility bill with the same.

Contact Email Address of End Client

A valid email address for the end client (the natural person or business that will use the phone number), used for compliance follow-up. The submitted value must be a syntactically valid email address (max 150 characters) and should reach the end client directly. Generic or shared role-based addresses (e.g., info@, contact@) are acceptable but a personal address tied to the named end client is preferred.

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
maria.garcia@bloomandpetal.com or contact@acme-coffee.de. The address must be syntactically valid (matching the standard email format) and should be a working address.

Local Company Registration Certificate — Switzerland

Upload an official document issued by a recognized Swiss government authority or commercial registry confirming that the company is legally registered and authorized to conduct business in Switzerland. The document must clearly display the registered legal company name, unique registration or incorporation number, date of registration or incorporation, registered business address, issuing authority, and the registry’s seal or letterhead. Submit a clear color scan or original PDF in a Swiss local language or English. Photographs, screenshots, and unsigned drafts are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":false}

Example
An official Swiss commercial registry extract showing the company’s legal name, CHE registration number, registration date, registered address, issuing registry, and official seal or letterhead.

Company Name (Full Legal Name)

The full legal name of the company associated with the phone number, exactly as registered with the relevant national company registry. The name must include any legal suffix such as 'LLC', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH', 'S.A.', 'S.r.l.', or equivalent. Maximum 150 characters, minimum 1 character. Trade names and informal abbreviations without legal status are not acceptable; the registered legal name is required.

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
Telnyx LLC, Acme Florist Limited, Bloom & Petal GmbH, or Empresa Ejemplo S.A. The submitted name must match the company's official registration certificate; informal trading names ('Acme', 'Bloom') without the legal suffix are not acceptable.

Passport or Government-Issued ID Copy (End User or Authorized Representative)

A clear color copy of a valid, unexpired government-issued identity document for the end user (for personal accounts) or the authorized representative of the company (for business accounts). Acceptable documents are the biographical data page of a passport, a national identity card (front and back), or, where local rules permit, a driver's license. The copy must legibly show the holder's full legal name, photograph, date of birth, document number, issuing country and authority, issue date, and expiration date. The document must not be expired as of the submission date and must be a color scan or original PDF. Black-and-white copies, photographs at extreme angles, and screenshots of digital wallet IDs are not acceptable.

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
A color PDF of the biographical data page of a U.S. passport, or a color scan of both sides of a French Carte Nationale d'Identité. The holder's name on the document must match the name provided in the order's customer or representative fields.

Company Registration Number

Textual of Company Registration Number

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
We accept company registration numbers in the following formats: 21-digit CIN (Corporate Identification Number): A 21-character alphanumeric code where the first character is "L" or "U," indicating whether the company is listed or unlisted, followed by five digits representing the industry the company belongs to. 8-digit CVR number: An 8-digit numeric registration number used to uniquely identify a business.

Contact Info

Provide the name, business name, and contact phone numbers of the business/end user

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Name, business name, and contact phone numbers

Company Registration Certificate

Copy company registration in the local language or English, that needs to be sent to the operator for verification

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Company registration certificate

Address matching the DID area code

Address matching the DID area code (street, building number, postal code, city, and country)

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
311 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654

Proof of address

Any of the following : invoice / utility bill / insurance

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true,"time_limit":"3 Months from request"}

Example
Latest invoice with the current provider

Contact E-mail

E-mail of End Client

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
test@company.com

Company Name

Name of the company

Acceptance criteria
{"max_length":150,"case_sensitive":true,"min_length":1}

Example
Telnyx LLC

Passport or ID Copy

Passport/License

Acceptance criteria
{"case_sensitive":true}

Example
Passport/License