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Screen users against over 1100+ global sanctions, PEP, adverse media watchlists and 170K+ news sources.
Retrieve personal information from government records and match a selfie to official ID photo.
Match personal information against official government records.
Confirm the identity of an existing user.
Enhanced DocV authenticates and cross-references documents with government databases in one step.
Retrieve business records and stakeholder information from the official business registry
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Retrieve personal information from official government records.
Verify the authenticity of an ID document and match a selfie to the ID card photo.
Document verification involves confirming the authenticity and validity of identification documents presented by a user. These documents, such as passports, driver's licenses, or national identity cards, are crucial for establishing a user's identity in the online environment.
Document verification plays a vital role in building trust and security between entities and individuals transacting and operating online.
Digital document verification allows you to verify documents remotely and electronically. This eliminates the need for physical document submission and can significantly speed up the verification process.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology is often used in the initial stages to extract text data from the document image. This extracted data, such as names, ID numbers, and expiry dates, becomes the foundation for further verification steps.
Trained personnel or automated systems examine the document for signs of tampering, inconsistencies, or fraudulent alterations. This may involve analyzing document quality, layout, and visual elements that OCR can't capture.
The extracted data (from OCR) is cross-checked against official databases or trusted sources to verify its accuracy. This confirms details like issuing authority, ID numbers, and expiry dates.
Specialized techniques may be used to verify the presence and legitimacy of security features embedded in the document, such as holograms or microprinting.
Robust document verification safeguards against various threats:
Identity Theft: Verifying documents helps prevent individuals from impersonating others and gaining unauthorized access.
Fraudulent Activities: Document verification can deter attempts to use fake documents for illegal purposes.
Regulatory Compliance: Many regulations, like Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, mandate document verification for customer onboarding.
Many regulations across Africa require businesses to perform KYC/AML checks on their customers. Document verification is a crucial part of this process.
Businesses often use document verification during account opening and customer onboarding to confirm user identities. This is common for banks, fintech companies, online retailers, and other service providers.
Businesses selling age-restricted goods or services (e.g., alcohol, gambling) can leverage document verification to confirm a user's age.
Verifying a vendor's documents helps ensure they are legitimate and meet Know Your Business (KYB) requirements.
Document verification can help identify and prevent fraud attempts such as identity theft and fake account creation.
Poor Image Quality: Blurry photos, dirty camera lenses, or low-light conditions can make documents illegible.
Incomplete Documents: Uploading only part of a document (e.g., one side of an ID card) can lead to rejection.
Expired Documents: Most expired documents are not valid for verification purposes.
Mismatched Information: Inconsistencies between user-provided information and document details can lead to rejection.
Falsified Documents: Documents suspected to be fake or altered will be rejected.
SmileID has a strong presence across major African markets. This local understanding allows us to quickly adapt to changes in ID formats and regulations, ensuring our solutions remain effective and protect your business interests.
Our automated document verification solution is specifically designed to address the unique challenges of the African continent. It tackles issues like capturing clear images on older devices and keeping pace with frequent ID updates.
SmileID's Doc V solution verifies over 8,500 ID types from 226 countries globally. We guarantee coverage of at least 3 ID types in all 52 African nations.
Eliminate manual data entry errors with our Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. It boasts an impressive 96% accuracy in transcribing text from ID documents.
Every document verification is backed by a real-time human review process, guaranteed within 3 minutes and included at no additional cost.
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We are equipped to help you level up your KYC/AML compliance stack. Our team is ready to understand your needs, answer questions, and set up your account.