Overview

Amazon offers a Services marketplace where qualified providers can list and sell professional services directly to customers. Getting approved to sell services on Amazon requires meeting a rigorous set of eligibility criteria, including business verification, background checks, proper licensing, and adequate insurance coverage. This guide breaks down what sellers need to know before applying to the Amazon Services program.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Application required — Sellers cannot simply list services on Amazon. A formal application and approval process must be completed before any service offerings can go live.
• Limited enrollment — Amazon intentionally restricts the number of new service providers admitted to the program in order to maintain high customer confidence and quality standards.
• Multiple verification layers — Applicants must clear business verification, background checks, licensing validation, and insurance verification before gaining approval.
• U.S. eligibility required — All service providers participating in the program must be eligible to work in the United States.
• In-home services carry extra scrutiny — For services performed at a customer's home, individual technicians must also pass personal background checks in addition to the business-level requirements.

Application Process

Selling services on Amazon begins with reviewing the specific category requirements for the type of service you intend to offer. Amazon maintains detailed category-level guidelines that outline what qualifications and credentials are expected for each service type. Once you have confirmed that your business meets these requirements, you can submit your application through the Seller Central help page. The application includes an initial review of your business credentials and a verification process designed to confirm your company is legitimate and operational. Amazon evaluates applications on a rolling basis, but given the program's limited enrollment approach, approval is not guaranteed even if all requirements are met.

Business Verification and Background Checks