Document verification confirms that the ID you provide is genuine, unaltered, and issued by a trusted authority. This is an essential part of KYC and AML compliance, and helps protect you from identity theft.
Modern verification systems (like Entrust) review your ID in milliseconds and check it against thousands of document templates worldwide.
What is checked on your ID
- Security features (holograms, fonts, microprint, layout)
- Validity (not expired, not reported lost or stolen)
- Tampering or signs of digital editing
- Whether the document matches known patterns for that country
Supported documents
Depending on your location, commonly accepted documents include:
- Passport
- Driving licence
- National ID card
Why this matters
Document verification stops criminals from using forged or stolen IDs and ensures your legal matters are handled safely.
Next step:
👉 Move on to reviewing and signing your documents → Reviewing and Signing Your Legal Documents
Related articles:
• How to Take the Perfect Photo of Your ID Document
• How to Take the Perfect Selfie for Verification
• Why Identity Checks Sometimes Fail (and What to Do Next)
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