# Identity Documents The first step of the verification process is to select the country and documents you want to use to verify yourself. {% hint style="info" %} If you want to learn more about how we handle your documents, watch the video [here](/verifying-your-indentity/introduction-1.md) {% endhint %} The country you select in the dropdown should be the country that has issued your identity documents, not the country you are currently residing in, if they are different. ![](/files/-MJgothYPXL1yIzPh2-n) At this stage you can also switch to your phone to upload your documents and complete the verification process if you'd prefer. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.legitimate.net/verifying-your-indentity/the-verification-process/identity-documents.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.