diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/face_photo_step.underscore b/lms/templates/verify_student/face_photo_step.underscore
index c6ee935abb..eac689602f 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/face_photo_step.underscore
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/face_photo_step.underscore
@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@
     <div class="requirements">
         <h2 class="title"><%- gettext( "What You Need for Verification" ) %></h2>
         <div class="requirement">
-            <h3 class="title"><%- gettext( "Webcam" ) %></h3>
-            <p class="copy"><%- gettext( "You need a computer or cell phone that has a webcam. When you receive a browser prompt, make sure that you allow access to the camera." ) %></p>
+            <h3 class="title"><%- gettext( "Device with Camera" ) %></h3>
+            <p class="copy"><%- gettext( "You need a device that has a webcam. If you receive a browser prompt for access to your camera, please make sure to click 'Allow'." ) %></p>
         </div>
         <div class="requirement">
             <h3 class="title"><%- gettext( "Photo Identification" ) %></h3>
-            <p class="copy"><%- gettext( "You need a driver's license, passport, or other government-issued ID that has your name and photo." ) %></p>
+            <p class="copy"><%- gettext( "You need a valid ID that contains your full name and photo." ) %></p>
         </div>
     </div>
 
@@ -28,10 +28,9 @@
             <ul class="list-help">
               <li class="help-item"><%- gettext( "Your face is well-lit." ) %></li>
               <li class="help-item"><%- gettext( "Your entire face fits inside the frame." ) %></li>
-              <li class="help-item"><%- gettext( "The photo of your face matches the photo on your ID." ) %></li>
             </ul>
 
-            <p class="copy-extra"><%=  HtmlUtils.interpolateHtml( gettext( "To use the current photo, select the Take Photo button {icon}. To take another photo, select the Retake Photo button {icon}." ), { icon: HtmlUtils.HTML('<span class="example">(<span class="icon fa fa-camera" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="sr">icon</span>)</span>') } ) %></p>
+            <p class="copy-extra"><%=  HtmlUtils.interpolateHtml( gettext( "To take the photo of your face, click on the camera button {icon}. If you need to try again, click 'Retake Photo'." ), { icon: HtmlUtils.HTML('<span class="example">(<span class="icon fa fa-camera" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="sr">icon</span>)</span>') } ) %></p>
           </div>
         </div>
 
@@ -42,7 +41,7 @@
               <dt class="faq-question">
                 <%- _.sprintf( gettext( "Why does %(platformName)s need my photo?" ), { platformName: platformName } ) %>
               </dt>
-              <dd class="faq-answer"><%- gettext( "As part of the verification process, you take a photo of both your face and a government-issued photo ID. Our authorization service confirms your identity by comparing the photo you take with the photo on your ID." ) %></dd>
+              <dd class="faq-answer"><%- gettext( "We use your verification photos to confirm your identity and ensure the validity of your certificate." ) %></dd>
               <dt class="faq-question">
                 <%- _.sprintf( gettext( "What does %(platformName)s do with this photo?" ), { platformName: platformName } ) %>
               </dt>
diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/id_photo_step.underscore b/lms/templates/verify_student/id_photo_step.underscore
index de6c8f023e..217047a103 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/id_photo_step.underscore
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/id_photo_step.underscore
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   <div class="idphoto view">
     <h3 class="title"><%- gettext( "Take a Photo of Your ID" ) %></h3>
     <div class="instruction">
-      <p><%- gettext("Use your webcam to take a photo of your ID. We will match this photo with the photo of your face and the name on your account.") %></p>
+      <p><%- gettext("Use your webcam to take a photo of your ID.") %></p>
     </div>
 
     <div class="wrapper-task">
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
       <div class="wrapper-help">
          <div class="help help-task photo-tips idtips">
-          <p class="photo-tip"><%- gettext( "You need an ID with your name and photo. A driver's license, passport, or other government-issued IDs are all acceptable." ) %></p>
+          <p class="photo-tip"><%- gettext( "You need an ID with your name and photo. A driver's license, passport, or ID are all acceptable." ) %></p>
 
           <h4 class="title"><%- gettext( "Tips on taking a successful photo" ) %></h4>
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
                 <%- _.sprintf( gettext( "Why does %(platformName)s need my photo?" ), { platformName: platformName } ) %>
               </dt>
               <dd class="faq-answer">
-                <%- gettext( "As part of the verification process, you take a photo of both your face and a government-issued photo ID. Our authorization service confirms your identity by comparing the photo you take with the photo on your ID." ) %>
+                <%- gettext( "As part of the verification process, you take a photo of both your face and a photo ID. Our authorization service confirms your identity by comparing the photo you take with the photo on your ID." ) %>
               </dd>
               <dt class="faq-question">
                 <%- _.sprintf( gettext( "What does %(platformName)s do with this photo?" ), { platformName: platformName } ) %>
diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/review_photos_step.underscore b/lms/templates/verify_student/review_photos_step.underscore
index b969d5427c..b4cddb4e36 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/review_photos_step.underscore
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/review_photos_step.underscore
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@
             <h5 class="title"><%- gettext( "Photo requirements:" ) %></h5>
             <ul class="list-help list-tips copy">
               <li class="tip"><%- gettext( "Does the photo of you show your whole face?" ) %></li>
-              <li class="tip"><%- gettext( "Does the photo of you match your ID photo?" ) %></li>
               <li class="tip"><%- gettext( "Is your name on your ID readable?" ) %></li>
               <li class="tip"><%- _.sprintf(  gettext( "Does the name on your ID match your account name: %(fullName)s?" ), { fullName: fullName } ) %>
                 <div class="help-tip is-expandable">