Physical ID&V
Verify physical identity documents with biometric matching. Document authentication combined with facial recognition for higher-confidence identity verification across 200+ countries.
How Physical ID&V Works
Physical ID&V combines document authentication and biometric verification to deliver higher-confidence identity checks. It's designed for scenarios where electronic verification alone isn't sufficient.
Document Authentication
Verifies security features, MRZ codes, and physical characteristics of passports, driving licences, and national ID cards.
Biometric Matching
Compares live selfie with document photo using advanced facial recognition to confirm the applicant is the document holder.
Global Coverage
Supports passports, driving licences, and national ID cards from 200+ countries with real-time results.
What's Included
Document Capture
Photograph or scan of identity document
Security Feature Check
Holographic elements, microprinting, watermarks
MRZ/Barcode Reading
Machine-readable zone & barcode extraction
Facial Comparison
AI-powered face matching between selfie and ID
Liveness Detection
Confirms live person, prevents spoofing attempts
Tamper Detection
Identifies forged or altered documents
Data Extraction
Full name, DOB, document number, expiry date
NFC Chip Reading
Verification of biometric data on ePassports
Simple Per-Check Pricing
per check, ex VAT
Built for Scale and Compliance
Single API
One endpoint for document verification, biometric matching, and liveness detection. No complex integrations required.
Fast Results
Real-time verification typically returns results within seconds. Instant decision making for onboarding flows.
Compliance Ready
Meets KYC/AML requirements. Suitable for higher-risk onboarding and regulatory-driven use cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which documents are supported?
Physical ID&V supports passports, driving licences, and national ID cards from 200+ countries. Each document goes through document-specific security feature validation and MRZ/barcode reading.
How does liveness detection work?
Liveness detection uses advanced biometric algorithms to verify a live person is performing the selfie, preventing spoofing attacks using photos or videos. Real-time checks ensure the applicant is physically present.
How fast are results returned?
Results are typically returned within seconds. The entire verification process — document authentication, biometric comparison, and liveness detection — runs in parallel to deliver instant outcomes for real-time decision making.
Can it work on mobile or web?
Yes. Physical ID&V can be deployed as a mobile-first flow or web-based integration. Applicants can photograph/scan their document and take a live selfie via their device camera. Our SDKs support both iOS and Android.
What happens if the document fails?
The API returns granular failure reasons — e.g., "document not authentic", "facial match failed", "liveness check inconclusive". This allows for tailored user messaging and optional fallback verification flows like manual review or alternative ID&V methods.
Sample Request & Response
A typical Physical ID&V verification request and the structured response.
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