Onboarding requirements for using Dollr in Liberia

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This guide explains what you need to get started with Dollr in Liberia. Requirements differ depending on whether you are an unregistered business, a sole proprietorship, or a registered business or organization.

Choosing Your Account Type 

When you sign up for Dollr, you will be asked to select your account type:

  1. Sole Proprietorship / Unregistered Business — For individuals, freelancers, and informal businesses that do not have official registration documents.
  2. Registered Business / Organization — For officially registered companies, NGOs, and other entities with business registration certificates.

Your selection determines which verification process you go through and which features are available to you.

Option A: Sole Proprietorship / Unregistered Business 

This is the faster onboarding path. It requires individual identity verification only.
What You Need

RequirementDetails
Business Name
The name you operate or intend to operate under (minimum 2 characters)
Business EmailA valid email address for your business
Phone NumberYour phone number (carried over from your Dollr account)
Government-Issued IDOne of the following: Passport, National ID, or Driver License
ID Document NumberThe number on your chosen ID (minimum 4 characters)
Photo or Scan of Your IDA clear image or PDF of your ID document

Document Upload Requirements

Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, or PDF

Maximum file size: 5 MB

The image must be clear and legible with all details visible

Optional

Business Description — A brief description of what your business does (minimum 10 characters if provided)

How It Works
  1. Upload a photo or scan of your government-issued ID.
  2. Fill in your business name, email, and ID details.
  3. Submit your application.
  4. Your account is created, and your documents are sent for review.

        Option B: Registered Business / Organization

        This path requires both business verification (KYB) and contact person verification (KYC). It is a two-step process.

        Step 1: Business Information

        RequirementDetails
        Company NameYour registered business name (2-100 characters; letters, numbers, spaces, and basic punctuation allowed)
        Business Registration NumberYour official registration number (3-50 characters; letters, numbers, and hyphens only)
        CountryLiberia
        Business AddressYour physical business address in Liberia (10-200 characters)
        Email AddressA valid business email
        Phone NumberA business phone number 
        Business DescriptionA description of your business activities (20-500 characters)
        Business Registration CertificateA photo or scan of your official registration document

        Step 2: Contact Person Details

        A designated contact person must be verified for the business account.

        RequirementDetails
        Full NameThe contact person's legal name (2-100 characters; letters, spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes only)
        Phone NumberContact person's phone number 
        Email AddressContact person's email
        Government-Issued ID 
        One of the following: Passport, National ID, or Driver License
        Photo or Scan of ID
        ID Document Number The number on the chosen ID (3-50 characters)
        Terms of Service Must be accepted to proceed

        Document Upload Requirements

        All uploaded documents must meet the following:

        Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, or PDF

        Maximum file size: 5 MB per document

        Documents must be clear, legible, and unaltered

        After Submission: Verification Review

        Once you submit your application (either path), your account enters a verification review:

        StageWhat Happens
        Submitted Your documents have been received successfully.
        Under Review 
        The Dollr compliance team is reviewing your documents. This typically takes 1 to 72 hours.
        ApprovedYour account is fully verified. You will receive an email notification when approved.
        While your account is under review, certain features are restricted. Once approved, all features become available.


        Features That Require Approval

        The following actions are restricted until your account is verified:

        • Transfers
        • Payouts
        • Creating payment links
        • Managing team members
        • Generating API keys
        • Processing refunds

        Summary Comparison

        Summary ComparisonSole ProprietorshipRegistered Business
        Business nameRequiredRequired
        Business emailRequiredRequired
        Phone numberRequiredRequired
        Business addressNot RequiredRequired
        Business descriptionOptionalRequired (20+ characters)
        Registration numberNot RequiredRequired
        Registration certificateNot RequiredRequired
        Government-issued IDRequired (owner)Required (contact person)
        Contact person detailsNot applicableRequired
        Terms of service acceptanceNot requiredRequired
        Typical review time1-72 hours1-72 hours
        Need Help?
        If you have questions about the onboarding process or encounter issues during verification, contact the Dollr support team at [email protected].

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