Someone talk me through metaing verified in fb?

Before you sign up, settle on your profile name. Once you're verified, changing the name means going through verification again, and you can lose the badge in the meantime. Also go in knowing it's a paid support and protection package - don't expect it to magically boost your reach.

It's a paid monthly subscription, not something you apply for and wait on. On most accounts you'll find it in Accounts Center under Meta Verified, or search "Meta Verified" in the app settings. What trips people up is the ID check. Your profile name has to match your government ID exactly, the profile photo needs to show your face, and the account needs two-factor turned on. Mismatched names are the most common reason it gets rejected. If it's for a business page rather than your personal profile, there's a separate business version, so make sure you're signing up for the right one before you pay.