Autohost + Airbnb: Fully Compliant ID Verification
Remove the Fear - Embrace the Protection. You CAN collect guest IDs on Airbnb legally. Autohost ensures full compliance with Airbnb's off-platform policy while meeting legal requirements for guest verification.
You CAN Collect Guest IDs on Airbnb - Here's How
Airbnb's Off-Platform Policy explicitly permits ID collection when required for:
- Legal or compliance reasons (verifiable by Airbnb)
- HOA rules and building security requirements
- Local laws and regulations
- Building access control systems
The key: Disclose requirements in your listing description so guests understand before booking.
Legal Requirements Make ID Collection MANDATORY in Many Areas
You're Not Just Allowed - You're Often Required:
Arizona
Tempe, Scottsdale, Sedona mandate sex offender background checks
Multiple States
California, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota have guest registry laws
Spain
17 data points required within 24 hours (€100-€30,000 penalties)
Building Rules
HOA and condo associations frequently require guest verification
Bottom Line: Compliance isn't optional - it's legally mandated in many jurisdictions.
Stay Compliant: Simple 3-Step Process
Update Your Listing Description
Add language like: "Local laws require guest identity verification. All guests must provide government-issued photo ID for compliance and security purposes."
Use Autohost's Compliant Verification
- Automated sex offender screening meets Arizona requirements
- Government ID verification satisfies building security needs
- Maintains all records for compliance auditing
Document Your Legal Basis
- Keep records of applicable local laws/HOA rules
- Maintain Autohost compliance reports
- Be ready to verify requirements if Airbnb asks
Discover Your Airbnb Off-Platform Exemptions
Answer a few quick questions to find out which exemptions may apply to your property
What type of property do you operate?
Select all that apply to your situation
Do any of these apply to your location?
Select all relevant location-based requirements
Are there building or security requirements?
Select all applicable building or security restrictions
Do you provide any of these services?
Select all services you currently offer or plan to offer
What Airbnb Actually Prohibits
These are NOT allowed:
ID verification for legal compliance is explicitly PERMITTED.
The Cost of NOT Verifying IDs
Legal Penalties
- Arizona: $500-$3,500 per violation
- Spain: Up to €30,000 fines
- License suspension possible
Business Risks
- 90% higher fraud rates without screening
- 80% more chargebacks
- Banned guests returning under different names
- HOA violations and potential eviction
Autohost Makes Compliance Simple
Automated Legal Compliance
Meets all jurisdiction requirements
99.9% Uptime SLA
Never miss a required check
Complete Documentation
Full audit trails for any platform review
White-Label Solution
Seamless integration with your existing systems
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