Azerbaijan
Asia
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Azerbaijan. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Azerbaijan maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Law 'On the Prevention of Homelessness and Juvenile Delinquency' amended: An amendment was made to Article 17.2.2 of the law to include 'participate in pornographic filming' as an act against which legal actions will be taken against parents involving minor children.
- Heavily Regulated
TikTok blocking lifted: The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport lifted the blocking of TikTok.
- Heavily Regulated
TikTok blocked amid military clashes: The government blocked access to TikTok during military clashes at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, citing misinformation related to military activities.
- Heavily Regulated
Ministry of Justice instructed to draft new legal document for Media Law violations: The Ministry of Justice was instructed to draft a new legal document outlining measures for violating the Law on Media.
- Heavily Regulated
President enacted the new 'Law on Media': President Ilham Aliyev enacted the new 'Law on Media', which places further restrictions on online media outlets and journalistic activity.
- Heavily Regulated
Martial law lifted: Martial law, and associated internet restrictions, were lifted.
- Heavily Regulated
Martial law declared, internet access restricted: President Aliyev declared martial law, leading to restrictions on internet access and suspension of mass media, including online media, during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
- Heavily Regulated
Two pornographic sites blocked: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies blocked two pornographic sites, claiming they contained child pornography, which caused public outrage.
- Heavily Regulated
Parliament approved fines against online distribution of prohibited information: Parliament approved fines against online distribution of prohibited information, strengthening content control.
- Heavily Regulated
Law on the Protection of Children from Harmful Information became effective: This law established age classifications for information products and mandated technical means to restrict children's access to 18+ content, including erotic or pornographic material.
- Heavily Regulated
Amendments to the Law on Mass Media signed: President Aliyev signed amendments allowing courts to order the closure of media outlets receiving foreign funding or convicted of defamation twice in one year.
- Heavily Regulated
Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan became effective: The Criminal Code, including articles prohibiting illegal pornographic materials and child pornography, came into effect.
Data Sources
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