This is not ridiculous at all
Others require similar or more. Look at an example of bitbargain
To verify your details, you need to upload ALL of the following
Government issued photo ID (passport, ID card or driver's licence)
Photo of yourself, holding up the same photo ID and a piece of paper with the word BitBargain on it (for face comparison)
Recent utility bill, bank statement or other official letter with your address on it
Please do not upload just one or two of these documents. Your ID will only be verified if you complete all the steps.
Valid photo proof
https://bitbargain.co.uk/s/img/photoproof_yes.pngInvalid photo proof
https://bitbargain.co.uk/s/img/photoproof_no.pngNo black & white images
No photocopies of documents
The photo proof needs to show both the uploaded ID and the 'BitBargain' sign
No out of frame elements: your arms/hands (holding the ID/sign) should be inside the frame
No grainy, blurry, low resolution images - anything below 1400x1400 pixels is rejected
The photo ID needs to be issued by a UK or EU government
The photo ID needs to show the date of issue and the date of expiry
No partials (ID needs to be fully visible including edges, hand/arm holding the ID needs to be inside the frame)