The Government Record Verification module validates identity data extracted from a user's ID document and/or biometrics extracted from a user’s selfie against an authoritative government registry. The process runs in the background and isn't visible to the user. After relevant identity attributes and selfie image are captured via OCR or barcode scan alongside selfie capture, the module submits them to the corresponding government provider for that country. The provider returns a field-by-field match result and an overall status that can be used in downstream decisioning.
Integrations
✅ iOS | ✅ Android | ✅ Web
How It Works
Government Record Verification receives identity data and/or selfie images already collected in the session, typically from the ID Capture and Face Capture modules. It sends that data to a country-specific provider to verify identity against authoritative government databases through either direct or indirect connections.
For country-specific guides, refer to the Government Verification section.
A fallback mode is available for situations where the primary provider is unavailable. Contact your Incode representative to configure providers.
The provider checks the submitted data fields and selfie image against its system of record and returns match results for each submitted input along with an overall verification status. The module supports two verification types, depending on the country and the terms of a client’s contract:
- Data validation: Compares biographic fields—such as document number, name, and date of birth—against the government record.
- Facial validation: Where supported, compares a biometric captured during the session against a government-held portrait or biometric source.
These can be used together or independently. Verification results are displayed in Dashboard on the GovMatch tab in single Session view.
You may use the Process Government Validation API to directly interact with the module, bypassing the default configuration and using Session-specific details for verification.
Use Government Record Verification
- Government Record Verification (Dashboard)
- Government Validation (iOS)
- Government Validation (Android)
- Government Validation Module (Web SDK)
- Government Validation (React Native)
- Government Validation (Flutter)
- Government Validation (Cordova)
To view the end user experience screens and customization options for this module, see Government Record Verification: Design and UX.