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Vouched Verify: document & biometric

Know who the real person is behind the ID.

Vouched Verify starts with the strongest ID a person carries: a digital ID such as a mobile driver’s license, or a physical ID. Every time, a live selfie is matched to the photo on that ID, 20 real-time fraud checks run during capture, and you get a decision in under seven seconds.

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Identity checkNew account
Verified
Digital ID: mobile driver’s licensePresented from the phone wallet
Issuer signatureValid
Issued by state DMVConfirmed
Live selfieCaptured
LivenessPassed
Face match to ID photo98%

Illustrative result.

How it works

Two paths. One decision.

Verify starts with the most fraud-resistant ID available and only falls back when it has to. Whichever ID is presented, a live selfie is always matched to it, and your integration doesn’t change: both paths return the same decision, with every check behind it.

Path 1 (when available)

Digital ID, such as a mobile driver’s license

When a person has a digital ID, Verify checks it first. A mobile driver’s license offers identity assurance a photographed card can’t.

  • Cryptographic securitySigned with public key infrastructure (PKI), so any tampering invalidates the signature.
  • DMV verifiedAuthenticated directly with the state’s DMV before it’s added to the person’s wallet.
  • Device & biometric bindingTied to the holder’s device and protected by Face ID or fingerprint, so it can’t be cloned or shared.
  • Built-in liveness detectionMany mDL apps include presentation attack detection (PAD) against photos, screens and videos.
  • Standards-based trustCompliant with ISO/IEC 18013-5 and ISO/IEC 23220 for secure storage, transmission and verification.
Path 2 (no digital ID)

Government-issued ID

When there’s no digital ID, Verify captures the physical ID instead. The person doesn’t start over.

  • High-resolution captureVideo-based scanning of a driver’s license, passport or other government-issued ID.
  • Document authenticationChecked for forgery and tampering as it’s captured, as part of 20 real-time fraud checks.
Both paths (every time)

Then a live selfie, matched to the photo on the ID

Even with a mobile driver’s license, Verify captures a live selfie and compares it with the photo in the ID, so the person presenting it is the person it belongs to.

  1. Capture a live selfieAI-guided capture that helps the person get a usable image the first time.
  2. Check livenessConfirms the person is real and present, not a photo, a screen or a recording.
  3. Match to the ID photoCompares the selfie with the photo on the digital or physical ID.
Same response on both paths: one decision, plus every check behind it.
VerifiedReviewRejected

Fraud detection

Every layer checked. No line slowed down.

Fraud checks run behind the scenes while the ID and selfie are captured, so stopping spoofing and tampering doesn’t cost you completion. Explore fraud detection

Fraud checks

20

Real-time checks during ID capture and selfie verification

See all 20 checks

Speed

<7s

From capture to a decision, at scale

Standards

ISO/IEC 18013-5

The mDL standard Verify checks against, alongside ISO/IEC 23220

Image forensics

Inspects the captured ID image for signs it has been edited or generated.

Document tampering

Looks for altered fields, swapped photos and other manipulation of the document.

Spoofing

Catches photos, screens and replayed video presented in place of a live person.

Biometric analysis

Compares the live selfie with the photo on the ID so the right person is behind it.

Across the account lifecycle

Verified once. Trusted at every moment after.

Verification is one moment. The same identity you establish at enrollment is the one you re-establish when the phone is lost, the risk rises, or an agent asks to act for someone.

Verify (Once)

Enroll

Onboard a new patient, customer or employee with document and biometric verification.

You’re here
Assure (Recurring)

Recover

When the phone, the email or the factor is gone, re-establish trust with a live selfie.

Recover an account → Assure (Recurring)

Step up

Reset a password or raise assurance with a fresh liveness check at the moment risk rises.

Step up a login → Know Your Agent (New)

Authorize

Tie an AI agent’s permissions to a person you’ve verified, with consent you can audit.

Govern AI agents →

More in Vouched Verify

Establish identity, your way.

Data verificationCheck identity data against trusted sources. AML screeningScreen against sanctions and watchlists for KYC. Digital IDAccept digital IDs, such as mobile driver’s licenses. White labelRun verification under your own brand.

FAQ

Document and biometric verification, answered.

Straight answers about how Vouched Verify checks digital IDs, government-issued IDs and selfies.

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What is document and biometric verification?

Document and biometric verification confirms that a real person is present and that they match a valid identity document. Vouched Verify checks a digital ID, such as a mobile driver’s license, or a government-issued ID. It then always captures a live selfie, confirms liveness, and matches the face to the photo on the ID before it returns a decision.

What is a digital ID, such as a mobile driver’s license, and why does Vouched check it first?

A digital ID, such as a mobile driver’s license (mDL), is a government-issued ID held in a phone wallet. Vouched checks it first because it offers the strongest assurance available: an mDL is cryptographically signed by its issuer, authenticated with the state DMV before it reaches the wallet, and bound to the holder’s device, so it can’t be forged, cloned or shared.

Does Vouched still capture a selfie when someone presents a mobile driver’s license?

Yes. Vouched always captures a live selfie, whichever ID is presented. The selfie is checked for liveness and compared with the photo in the ID, so a valid ID can’t be used by someone other than its owner.

What happens if a user doesn’t have a digital ID?

Vouched Verify moves to the second path without the user starting over. It captures a high-resolution, video-based scan of a government-issued ID. The selfie step is the same on both paths: an AI-guided live selfie with liveness detection, matched to the photo on the ID.

How long does document and biometric verification take?

Results are returned in under seven seconds, including the fraud checks that run during ID capture and selfie verification.

How does Vouched detect fraud during ID capture?

Vouched runs 20 real-time fraud detection checks while the ID and selfie are being captured. They range from image forensics to biometric analysis and look for spoofing, tampering and manipulation, without adding steps for the user. Explore fraud detection

What is liveness detection?

Liveness detection confirms that a selfie comes from a live person in front of the camera, not a printed photo, a screen or a recorded video. Many digital ID apps include presentation attack detection (PAD), and Vouched runs liveness detection on every selfie it captures.

Which standards do mobile driver’s licenses follow?

mDLs follow ISO/IEC 18013-5 and ISO/IEC 23220, the international standards for securely storing, transmitting and verifying identity data from a mobile device.

Is document and biometric verification part of Vouched Verify?

Yes. It’s one capability within Vouched Verify, the product that establishes identity. Verify also covers data verification, AML screening, digital IDs and white labeling. Once someone is verified, Vouched Assure can re-establish their identity at account recovery or step-up, and Know Your Agent can tie an AI agent’s permissions to them.

How do I get started with Vouched Verify?

Start free to create an account, or talk to sales about an enterprise rollout. Sandbox keys are available on request.