It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
Personally everyone should be classed as verified once they meet monetisation to prove its you. You should need to provide id. How is that so difficult? There’s a criteria to become a partner & monetised so just include a tick in that. Seems fair & makes sense!