> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mumtalakat.sa/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account Creation & Identity Verification on Mumtalakat

> Sign up, choose your role, and complete KYC verification to unlock the full Mumtalakat platform for listing projects or submitting offers.

Before you can list a project or submit an offer on Mumtalakat, you need to create an account and verify your identity. Verification is how the platform builds trust between parties — both buyers and sellers can transact with confidence knowing the person on the other side has been authenticated. The process is straightforward and typically takes only a few minutes.

## Creating an Account

Sign up with your email address and mobile number. A one-time password (OTP) is sent to your mobile to confirm ownership. During sign-up you will choose your role on the platform: **project owner** (seller) or **buyer**. Your role determines which features and dashboards are available to you after you log in.

## Identity Verification (KYC)

Completing identity verification unlocks the full platform and signals to the other party that you are a legitimate, authenticated user.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Individuals — National ID">
    Saudi individuals verify with their National ID number. IDs beginning with **1** belong to Saudi citizens; IDs beginning with **2** belong to residents. For privacy, Mumtalakat stores and displays only the **last four digits** of your ID number.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Businesses — Commercial Register">
    Business owners and companies verify by uploading their **commercial register** along with any required official supporting documents. This confirms the legal identity and registration status of the entity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Document validity and renewal">
    Every uploaded document carries an expiry date. Mumtalakat sends you **tiered reminders** before a document lapses — at **30, 15, 7, and 0 days** before expiry. Once a document expires, certain platform actions may be blocked until you upload and re-submit it for approval.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Buyers and project owners with **expired verification documents** may be blocked from starting new deals. Listings belonging to owners with expired verification may also be **hidden from search results** until the document is re-uploaded and approved.
</Warning>

## After Verification

Once your identity is confirmed, the next step depends on your role.

* **Project owner:** Complete your project profile and upload the required documents.
  [Start listing your project →](/en/sellers/list-and-publish)

* **Buyer:** Browse available opportunities and send your first interest request.
  [Start browsing →](/en/buyers/browse-and-offer)