What is developer identity verification on Google Play?
Since 2023 Google requires every developer to verify their identity — legal name, address, phone and email, plus a D-U-N-S number for organisations — before they can publish. Personal accounts created after November 2023 must also complete the 12-tester / 14-day closed test. Verification can take a few days; if it is incomplete, publishing is blocked and the account can eventually be closed.