Documents You Need for Bodog Verification

What documents does Bodog accept?

The list is short. Bodog leans on three categories, and most Canadian players clear the check with just the first two.

• Photo ID — a government-issued document with your face and full name. A passport or a provincial driver's licence both work.
• Proof of address — a utility bill, bank statement or official letter issued within the last 90 days, showing the address on your account.
• Payment confirmation — sometimes requested, this ties the deposit method back to you. Think a masked card photo or a screenshot of your crypto wallet.

Files need to be clear, in full colour, and uncropped. All four corners visible, nothing cut off, no glare washing out the text. A steady phone photo beats a rushed scan. If the account clerk can't read a field, the document bounces back and you start that leg over.

File format matters too. Bodog takes JPG, PNG and PDF uploads, and most players just snap a photo with their phone. Keep each file under the size limit shown on the upload screen, and skip black-and-white scans. The check reads security features that only show in colour, so a monochrome copy of a passport rarely passes on the first try.

One rule catches people out: every document has to match the details you entered at sign-up. Same legal name, same spelling, same address. A nickname on the account and a full name on the passport is enough to stall the review. If you registered with a middle initial, make sure the ID carries it too.

When does Bodog ask for source of funds?

Most players never see this request. Source of funds sits above the routine check and gets triggered by patterns, not by everyone. Bodog asks when the numbers on an account call for a closer look.

Common triggers:

• Large or repeated deposits that don't fit the account history.
• A withdrawal that sits well above your usual cash-out size.
• Deposits arriving from several different cards or accounts.
• A routine anti-money-laundering review, which any licensed operator runs.

What counts as proof? A recent payslip, a bank statement showing salary or savings, a tax document, or paperwork for a sale or inheritance. The point is to show the money is yours and legitimately earned. Send a clean copy, cover the sensitive lines you don't need to share, and reply quickly. Sitting on the request is what drags a two-day check into a two-week one.

A quick word on privacy. You can black out figures that aren't relevant to the request, like other people's names on a joint statement or account balances the team doesn't need. What has to stay visible is your name, the date, and the transaction or income line that shows where the funds came from. Redacting the wrong part means another round of emails, so read the request before you edit anything.

What does the ID document have to show?

Your photo ID is the anchor of the whole check. It confirms your name, your date of birth, and that you're over 18. Bodog accepts a passport or a driver's licence, and either one needs to hit every mark below.

• Full name that matches your account, letter for letter.
• Date of birth clearly legible — this is the age gate.
• A recognisable photo of your face.
• A valid expiry date. An expired passport won't pass.
• A document number and any official stamps or holograms, sharp enough to read.

Photograph it flat against a plain surface in good light. No thumb over the corner, no flash bouncing off the laminate. If you're sending a driver's licence, some checks want both sides, so shoot the front and the back. Passports are single-page and tend to clear fastest because the photo, signature and machine-readable strip all sit together.

How do you prove your address to Bodog?

The second pillar is proof of address, and this is where files get rejected most often. Bodog wants a document dated inside the last 90 days that carries your name and the exact address on your account.

Documents that work:

• A utility bill — hydro, gas, water or internet.
• A bank or credit card statement.
• A government or council letter, such as a tax notice.
• A mobile phone bill on a monthly contract.

Documents that don't: anything older than 90 days, a screenshot of a bill with no issuer detail, a delivery receipt, or a handwritten note. The issuer's name and logo have to be visible, along with the date. Show the full page rather than cropping to just your address line, since clerks check the header and footer too.

Living with family and nothing arrives in your name? A bank statement is usually the easiest fix, because you can request a fresh one and have it on hand the same day. Most Canadian banks let you download a PDF statement from online banking in under a minute, complete with the header and issue date the check needs. Match the address to your profile before you upload, and update your account details first if you've recently moved. Uploading a bill for your old address is one of the most common reasons a proof of address gets kicked back.

Documents checklist before you upload

Run through this table so nothing bounces. Each row is one requirement the review team looks at.

Once your files are ready, Bodog's timeline is quick. Verification runs 24 to 48 hours, occasionally stretching to three business days if a document needs a second look. Clear it once and you won't repeat it. Your verification timing and your first cash-out both hinge on this step, and the payment method you picked decides how fast the money lands after approval. Withdrawals start from C$20, so there's no point holding documents back once you're ready to play. Curious how the photo check works in detail? Our ID and passport guide breaks it down.

Bodog verification documents — quick answers