Verifying user data against government registries is a vital part of maintaining the integrity and security of identity verification systems. This page discusses the general steps involved in this procedure and highlights its significance in establishing secure and regulated environments.

Overview of the Identity Verification Process

Identity verification begins when a user provides two elements:

• Identification documents
• A biometric identifier, such as a facial scan.

These elements are crucial for confirming a user's identity in secure and regulated environments. The process involves several key steps:

1. Data Collection: Users capture images of their government-issued ID and a selfie through a digital platform.
2. Data Extraction: Data is extracted using optical character recognition (OCR) algorithms.
3. Biometric Verification: The user’s live facial scan is compared to the photo on the ID to ensure consistency and rightful ownership.
4. Verification Against Government Registries: The extracted data is verified against official databases that maintain records of issued IDs. This step confirms the authenticity and validity of the ID documents. Verification is crucial for:

   1. Preventing Fraud: Helps prevent identity theft by ensuring that the IDs presented are legitimate and match the presenter.

   2. Regulatory Compliance: Many industries are governed by strict regulations requiring thorough identity verification processes to combat fraud and money laundering.

      Incode Omni API Reference: Process Government Validation

Country-Specific Verification Guides

The remaining pages in this section provide insights into how identity verification is implemented in different countries. Each country-specific specific details the unique aspects of the verification process, including:

• Types of IDs verified
• Data that can be verified
• Governmental bodies involved