Document Verification Services
Document verification services are hosted capabilities, accessed via API or SDK, that examine identity and supporting documents for authenticity, extract their data and return structured results to a business's onboarding or compliance system.
Why it matters
Maintaining a document template library, forensic models and script coverage in-house is a specialist undertaking. Services let a business consume verification as a capability and focus on its own risk policy.
How it works
- Submit document images or chip data through an SDK or API.
- Receive classification, extracted fields, authenticity results and evidence.
- Configure which documents are accepted per market and product.
- Route results into decision rules and case management.
Common challenges
- Coverage of the specific documents a business needs.
- Latency and reliability at peak volumes.
- Data residency and retention requirements.
How IDWise supports this
IDWise addresses this within the Continuous Trust Platform through the following modules, configured per market, product line and risk tier.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a document verification service?
Classification, OCR extraction, authenticity and integrity checks, and usually face matching against the document portrait.
How is a service integrated?
Through native mobile SDKs, a web SDK and REST APIs, with journeys configured centrally.
Can it verify proof of address documents?
Yes; utility bills and bank statements are handled through dedicated proof-of-address verification.
Related terms
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