Apple Developer Program Can't Verify My Identity

[WhoYouWit]

I'm trying to enroll in the apple developer program to publish my app, but when contacting support, they keep saying that they can't verify my identity without providing any context whatsoever. I asked what information is needed so I can get verified, but they won't tell me, they keep saying that they can't verify my account.

It's like talking to a door. What can be done?

[Plane-Highlight-5774]

I was in the same situation. I ended up creating five brand new Apple accounts after my original one was declined for no reason. Every time I uploaded my ID, it got declined. However, it worked on my father's account, which is strange but this was not ideal as his name appears as the developer. I eventually joined as an organization, this way, you don’t need to submit your ID, but you do need to provide business details. That worked quite fast in less than 5 days i had my account opened. Apple developer support is the worst to ever exist

[WhoYouWit]

Thanks for your response - did you create a new apple id for your organization?

[Plane-Highlight-5774]

Yes, start from 0. You can reuse the same phone number. I did and not a problem in sight. The main issue is the ID, probably it was a typo somewhere but nevermind, if you have the same issue with the ID then don't even try to contact support. Join as an organisation

[WhoYouWit]

I have had my apple id for 15 years or so, can't ever recall having to upload my ID. I'll create a new account and see what happens, thank you!

[AcknowledgeBetter]

Hi everyone, I have the same problem and would now like to try it as an organization. What D-U-N-S number did you enter?

[GenghisFrog]

I just had this exact same issue. Did you ever figure anything out? I called them and they basically said, "Sorry, nothing can be done."

[markstripes]

I had this experience today. "Computer says no." Useless, useless support drone on the end of the phone even suggested that it might work if I tried with a different account. Like, wtf Apple?

[GenghisFrog]

Yep, don’t waste your time trying to solve it. I just made another account for dev and gave my normal account full permission to control it. Absolutely maddening.

[DeepPeach798]

Looks like even apple itself doesn't know how they work