Identity Verification (IDV)

Verify Any Customer's Identity in Seconds

Identity verification software that confirms a real person is who they claim to be — combining document verification, biometric face match, liveness detection and data checks into one fast, compliant flow across 190+ countries.

ISO 27001 CertifiedSOC Type 2MAS & FCA Aligned190+ Countries Covered
What Is Identity Verification

Identity Verification, Done in One Flow

Identity verification (IDV) is the process of confirming that a person is genuinely who they claim to be before granting access to an account, product or service. It is the foundation of digital trust — and the first line of defence against impersonation, account-takeover and synthetic-identity fraud.

One Constellation's IDV combines four layers in a single check: document verification, biometric face match, liveness detection, and authoritative data validation. Together they answer three questions instantly — is the ID genuine, does the person match it, and are they really present? IDV is the engine behind KYC onboarding and ongoing re-verification.

Capabilities

A Complete Identity Verification Stack

Everything needed to establish and re-confirm identity, in one API and one dashboard.

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Document Verification

Authenticate passports, national IDs, driver's licences and residence permits from 190+ countries, with tamper and forgery detection. See Document Verification.

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Biometric Face Match

Match the live selfie to the photo on the verified document with high-accuracy facial recognition.

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Active Liveness Detection

Confirm a real, present person and defeat photos, replays, masks and AI deepfakes.

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Data & Database Checks

Validate identity attributes against authoritative and government data sources where available.

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Video Identity Verification

Assisted or unassisted video flows for regulated markets — see Video KYC.

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One API, Web & Mobile SDKs

Embed verification into any onboarding journey with REST APIs, webhooks and iOS/Android SDKs.

How It Works

From Selfie to Verified Identity in Under a Minute

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Capture

The customer photographs their ID document and takes a guided selfie through your branded web flow or mobile SDK.

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Authenticate the Document

The document is checked for genuineness — security features, fonts, MRZ and tamper signals — in real time.

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Match & Liveness

The selfie is matched to the document photo, and liveness confirms the person is real and physically present.

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Validate & Decide

Identity data is validated against available sources and a clear verified / refer decision is returned with full evidence.

Why It Matters

Why Automated Identity Verification Wins

Verify in Seconds

Replace days of manual review with an automated decision that returns in seconds.

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Stop Identity Fraud

Layered document, biometric and liveness checks block impersonation and synthetic identities.

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Reduce Drop-Off

A fast, mobile-first flow keeps genuine customers from abandoning onboarding.

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Audit-Ready Evidence

Every check, image and decision is logged for KYC and regulatory inspection.

190+
Countries & Territories
<60s
Average Verification Time
6,500+
Document Types Supported
99%+
Genuine-User Pass Rate
Standards & Coverage

Built for Regulated Identity Verification

🇸🇬 MAS
Singapore CDD
🇬🇧 FCA MLR 2017
UK identity standards
🇺🇸 FinCEN CIP
US customer identification
🌐 FATF Rec. 10
Global CDD baseline
🔐 ISO 27001
Information security
🛡️ SOC Type 2
Controls attestation
🧬 NIST-aligned PAD
Presentation-attack detection
🇪🇺 eIDAS-ready
EU assurance levels
FAQ

Identity Verification FAQ

What is identity verification (IDV)?+
Identity verification is the process of confirming a person is genuinely who they claim to be, typically by checking a government ID, matching it to a live selfie with liveness detection, and validating the data against authoritative sources.
How is identity verification different from KYC?+
Identity verification is one part of KYC. KYC is the wider regulatory process — identity verification plus risk assessment, screening and ongoing monitoring. IDV answers "is this the right person?"; KYC also asks "what is their risk?"
How long does identity verification take?+
With One Constellation, a typical verification returns in under a minute — most in seconds — while still producing full audit evidence.
Can it detect deepfakes and spoofing?+
Yes. Active liveness detection and presentation-attack detection defend against photos, screen replays, masks and AI-generated deepfakes.

See Identity Verification Live

Book a 30-minute demo and watch a document, biometric and liveness check run end-to-end on real flows.

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