> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shelfy.gitbook.io/welcome-to-shelfy/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shelfy.gitbook.io/welcome-to-shelfy/the-basics/google-android/create-a-google-play-developer-account.md).

# Create a Google Play Developer Account

### <mark style="color:red;">Prerequisites</mark>

* Your company must have a Google Play Developer account.
* Publish the app in your own name.

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Registration Fee**</mark>

To create an account you’ll need to pay a one-off $25 registration fee. You may be asked to verify your identity using a valid ID to complete the account registration. If we can’t verify your identity, the registration fee won’t be refunded.
{% endhint %}

### <mark style="color:red;">**To create a Google Developer Account**</mark>

1. Go to <https://play.google.com/apps/publish/signup/> and sign in to your account.&#x20;
2. Select an option: Developer account for personal use or business use.\
   Note: In order to open a business account you will need a business mail, example: <info@shelfy.io>
3. Provide details according to your previous selection (personal or business use). You will need to verify the email address and phone number.
4. Enter payment details, and click Buy.
5. After your payment has been confirmed, click Continue Registration.\
   After completing the registration, you must then complete the identity verification.
6. Select Verify your identity option. Your are redirected to a page for entering details such as name, address etc.
7. Click Upload a photo of your valid government issued photo ID, and upload a photo to prove your identity.

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Verification and Approval**</mark>

* After submitting the photo ID, it takes Google approximately two days  to verify and approve your developer account. (Google claims the review process could take up to 7 days or even longer.)
* Once the app is reviewed, you'll receive a notification on your Google Console Dashboard.
  {% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## 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://shelfy.gitbook.io/welcome-to-shelfy/the-basics/google-android/create-a-google-play-developer-account.md?ask=<question>
```

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.