Remote ID Validation For Android, iOS, Web

Remote ID validation

Verify identity and confirm legitimacy of an ID, drivers license, or passport 100% digitally.

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Risks of identity fraud

Fraudsters and criminals often use fake IDs to help perpetrate identity theft.

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Cost of identity theft in 2021; a 45% increase since 2019.

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Increase in number of account takeovers.

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Of Americans have been a victim of identity theft.

How remote ID validation works

Our AI-powered technology performs deep analyzation on the identity document to give you confidence in the ID’s legitimacy, even when you can’t authenticate it in-person.

Scan the front of the document

The customer will use the camera on their mobile device to snap a photo of the front of their ID. Using optical character recognition (OCR) our software ingests all of their identity data. Additionally, we perform a white-light template check, looking for any inconsistencies in the layout of the ID including spacing, sizing, and more.

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Scan the back of the document

Next, the customer takes a photo of the back of the ID. Our software ingests and reads the data stored in the 2D (PDF417) barcode and compares it to the data on the front of the ID. We also perform 2D barcode security checks to look for inconsistencies in the data format that can indicate the ID is fraudulent.

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What are 2D barcode security checks?

The barcode of an ID contains all the same data as the front of the ID. We use AI to look at this data and check for “tells” that the ID is illegitimate.

This could be as simple as using a data format that the state doesn’t typically use. For example, Idaho may spell out “street,” so when the data in the barcode uses the abbreviation “st.” our software flags the ID as fake.

Format tells

Each state formats their data slightly differently. We know the standard formats used in each jurisdiction and so can tell instantly if the data does not match an expected entry.

Easter eggs

Most states embed quirks and security features into their barcode – for example the 4th number of the ID number is always even. Our AI looks for these easter eggs with every scan.

100+ algorithmic checks

Every time an ID is validated remotely, our software performs more than 100 simultaneous 2D barcode security checks, capable of catching roughly 50% of fake IDs.

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Front / back crossmatch

Our remote ID validation compares the data stored inside the 2D barcode to the plaintext data on the front of the ID, read and ingested using OCR.

Low quality fake IDs often simply remove and change the identity data on the front of the ID. This means that the barcode contains data of a different individual. Front / back crossmatching will identify the discrepancy between the two datasets, weeding out poor quality or homemade fake IDs.

Confirm identity data with third party checks

When you cannot authenticate an ID, add on queries to third party databases to receive confirmation of issuance and check multiple data points on the ID.

DMV Database Checks

Check customer identity against DMV databases in all available states to confirm ID issuance.

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IdentiFraud Checks

Check identity against the SSA, known fraud lists, utility records, and public service records.

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Address Validation

Query the United States Postal Service to confirm the address on the ID against postal records.

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Document coverage

IDScan.net has a robust library of drivers’ licenses, passports, and government IDs from around the world which can be scanned, validated, and parsed into your application

US state IDs
Canadian IDs/licenses
Global IDs/licenses

US drivers licenses
Mexican IDs/licenses
Global passports

Where is remote ID validation available?

We leverage the power of 2D barcode security and front / back crossmatch inside several of our products.

VeriScan

All VeriScan customers will benefit from our AI-powered 2D barcode checks.

ID scanning for delivery

ID scanning on the go requires best-in-class 2D barcode security.

Digital Identity Verification Engine

Web-based remote identity proofing including ID validation, face match, and third party checks.

Request a quote or estimate for remote ID validation

You don’t need to be in-person to benefit from the highest standards in ID verification. Our team of experts can help you select the plan that is the best fit for your needs.