Background/ID check before approving

[Derek719]

So I have a listing for a house in Ecuador, which lately is a high-crime area. 

Someone who is interested in renting for the weekend has provided their fullname, however says that the website does not allow them to send their ID number.  If I decide to pre-approve, will the airBnB site ask them to provide ID if I cannot do it? How do renters get vetted?

I just want to make sure I am renting to a responsible person.

Appreciate any feedback. 

[Karen114 · Accepted solution]

@Derek719  You can ask a guest for ID as long as that is listed in your house rules.  

Heres a blurb about it 

Identity info your host can ask for

Airbnb doesn’t share your government ID with a host when you book. However, your host may ask for a government ID after reservation if they added information about what is required and why in their listing description at the time you make a reservation—and only where required for legal or compliance reasons as outlined in Airbnb’s off-platform policy.

Some regions have laws that require guests to register with local authorities. This can be done directly with the local authorities—or at the accommodation by the host on behalf of the authorities. In other words, if you’ve booked a stay in a region where this applies, a host of a bed & breakfast, hostel, hotel or other accommodation on Airbnb might request this registration from you.

[Elisa]

Hi @Derek719 😊, 

Thank you so much for asking this question here!

What do you think of Karen’s suggestion?

I'm also sharing this helpful link with you about 👉 Verifying your identity on Airbnb.