Is this legit?

Erin8115
Level 1
Darien, CT

Is this legit?

The listing only has one review and when I asked about it they said it was because it was “new”. They sent me an email to a website that required basic info about all the guests (fine) but then requires me to upload my drivers license. Is that normal? 

Hi Erin, thank you for booking.
Reservation details:
Galeria 2: Elegant 4-BR/2bath in Prime Montreal
Check-In: Friday, 16 August, 2024
Checkout: Wednesday, 21 August, 2024
Please complete our secure portal to receive your check-in instructions:

this is the website - 

 

https://checkin.host-me.ca

2 Replies 2
Elena4354
Level 10
Porto, Portugal

Hello @Erin8115, yes, in many countries hosts are required by law to collect personal information from guests (incliding ID details) for mandatory guest registration.

Kind regards.

Elena. 

Inna22
Level 10
Chicago, IL

@Erin8115 I require IDs from all of my guests however I would be weary on clicking any links, particularly if it is a new host. I would upload it through the airbnb messaging system. For the same reason, I am not going to click on the link you have provided. You an also research the above website on line yourself.