ID Verification
ID verification is the process of confirming that an identity document is genuine and that the person presenting it is its legitimate holder, typically through document analysis combined with a biometric comparison.
Why it matters
It is the point at which a business decides whether to trust a new customer. Getting it wrong admits fraudsters; making it slow loses genuine customers.
How it works
- Document capture and classification (type, country, version).
- Data extraction via OCR and, where available, NFC chip.
- Authenticity checks on security features and data consistency.
- Face match between document portrait and live selfie with liveness detection.
- Result, evidence and decision written to an audit trail.
Common challenges
- Thousands of document versions worldwide.
- Screen re-captures and printed forgeries.
- Applicants with damaged or worn documents.
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 the difference between ID verification and identity verification?
They are used interchangeably; ID verification emphasises the document, identity verification the person.
What documents can be verified?
Passports, national ID cards, residence permits and driving licences from most countries and territories.
Can ID verification work offline?
Verification requires connectivity to the verification service, though capture can be optimised for weak connections.
Related terms
Talk to an IDWise specialist about your markets, regulators and risk controls.