if you have no board presence, or references.  The ladies do whatever it takes to assure their safety, the quality ones at least.  If you do not wish to accept their requirements, look for ladies with less stringent screening needs, until you have some more assurances of your legitimacy for them.

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that when we check your ID, that you're the John Smythe we checked out and not a random John Smith.

It probably falls in the "many do, many do not" area.

Hell, I've even been asked for a picture. When I don't agree with a providers screening technique, I just move on.  They have the right to ask, I have the right to say "not gonna happen" It's free enterprise at it's best. Just move on if you don't want to give up what she wants. Plenty of great providers out there.

If she is a reputable provider she is probably asking because she wants to make 100% sure she is safe. Although it seems like a hassle its more of a hassle to get in trouble... Usually providers only see the information and no one else as long as it stays that way,.....???? I don't know its totally up to you if you provide or choose not too.... Good luck