{ "batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_approval_time", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Access.signup", "summary": "After submitting your profile Rover says you should hear back within 10 to 20 business days.", "body": "After submitting your profile Rover says you should hear back within 10 to 20 business days.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“You should hear from us within 10 - 20 business days. We'll notify you via email if your profile is approved.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/203062380-How-do-I-become-a-pet-sitter-or-dog-walker-on-Rover", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "You should hear from us within 10 - 20 business days. We'll notify you via email if your profile is approved.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_background_id", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Access.id", "summary": "A North America sitter must supply a social security number (U.S. sitter) or two government-issued IDs (Canadian sitter) plus a citizenship and driving-record check run by First Advantage.", "body": "A North America sitter must supply a social security number (U.S. sitter) or two government-issued IDs (Canadian sitter) plus a citizenship and driving-record check run by First Advantage.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“First Advantage—a third-party provider—will confirm information such as your citizenship and social security number as well as your driving record and criminal history. Your credit history and score are not included in the background review. Before you get started, have the following information ready: Current full legal name including middle name, Social security number (if you are a U.S. sitter), Two government-issued IDs (if you are a Canadian sitter).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/202838424-How-do-I-submit-a-background-check", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "First Advantage—a third-party provider—will confirm information such as your citizenship and social security number as well as your driving record and criminal history. Your credit history and score are not included in the background review. Before you get started, have the following information ready: Current full legal name including middle name, Social security number (if you are a U.S. sitter), Two government-issued IDs (if you are a Canadian sitter).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "North America residents", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_id_verify", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Access.id", "summary": "Identity verification is done through Onfido by uploading a government-issued photo ID and taking a live selfie; a JPG or PNG file between 32 kb and 10 MB is required.", "body": "Identity verification is done through Onfido by uploading a government-issued photo ID and taking a live selfie; a JPG or PNG file between 32 kb and 10 MB is required.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“All sitters are required to complete identity verification through our verification partner, Onfido. To verify your identity, you'll be prompted to: Upload a good quality, full-color government-issued identification document (e.g. a driver's license (preferred document for processing), passport, or National ID card). Note: The document must be a JPG or PNG (PDF files are not accepted) with a file size between 32kb and 10 MB. Take a live photo of your face using your computer's or smartphone's camera.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/48468319160596-How-do-I-verify-my-identity", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "All sitters are required to complete identity verification through our verification partner, Onfido. To verify your identity, you'll be prompted to: Upload a good quality, full-color government-issued identification document (e.g. a driver's license (preferred document for processing), passport, or National ID card). Note: The document must be a JPG or PNG (PDF files are not accepted) with a file size between 32kb and 10 MB. Take a live photo of your face using your computer's or smartphone's camera.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_payout_bank", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Money.payout", "summary": "Sitter payments are made by Stripe via automatic direct deposit to a U.S. bank account after you provide your social security number and bank account details.", "body": "Sitter payments are made by Stripe via automatic direct deposit to a U.S. bank account after you provide your social security number and bank account details.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“To receive payments on Rover, you need to provide two pieces of information through our payment processor, Stripe: Your social security number, Your bank account information.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/202838244-How-do-I-get-paid-for-bookings", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "To receive payments on Rover, you need to provide two pieces of information through our payment processor, Stripe: Your social security number, Your bank account information.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_payout_schedule", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Money.payout", "summary": "Completed booking funds appear as Processing Payments 2 days after the service is finished, then Stripe transfers the funds to your bank and most banks credit the deposit within 5 business days.", "body": "Completed booking funds appear as Processing Payments 2 days after the service is finished, then Stripe transfers the funds to your bank and most banks credit the deposit within 5 business days.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Payments for bookings will appear in your Rover account 2 days after you successfully complete a service. Two days after you complete a service, the funds will appear in the Processing Payments section on your dashboard. Once that happens, our payment processor Stripe will automatically transfer the funds to your bank account via direct deposit... it can take up to 5 business days to see the funds in your bank.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/202838244-How-do-I-get-paid-for-bookings", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Payments for bookings will appear in your Rover account 2 days after you successfully complete a service. Two days after you complete a service, the funds will appear in the Processing Payments section on your dashboard. Once that happens, our payment processor Stripe will automatically transfer the funds to your bank account via direct deposit... it can take up to 5 business days to see the funds in your bank.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_fee", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Money.fees", "summary": "Rover takes a 20 percent service fee per booking in the U.S., so sitters earn 80 percent of their set rate.", "body": "Rover takes a 20 percent service fee per booking in the U.S., so sitters earn 80 percent of their set rate.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings. Note: If you reside in the U.S., you may be part of a pilot program where fees are different.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304-What-are-the-service-fees", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings. Note: If you reside in the U.S., you may be part of a pilot program where fees are different.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "standard fee; pilot program may differ", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1977_house_sitter_how_to_start_how_to_start_license", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rover: Access.signup", "summary": "Rover does not require a license or bond itself but requires sitters to follow their local licensing and bonding laws, which vary by location.", "body": "Rover does not require a license or bond itself but requires sitters to follow their local licensing and bonding laws, which vary by location.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Rover requires that you follow your local laws and regulations regarding licensing and other requirements. Requirements vary by location, so check with your local government to learn about the regulations where you live.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/202838234-Do-I-need-to-be-licensed-or-bonded-to-be-a-pet-sitter", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Rover requires that you follow your local laws and regulations regarding licensing and other requirements. Requirements vary by location, so check with your local government to learn about the regulations where you live.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1977-house-sitter-how-to-start", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "requirements vary by location", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } } ] }