One Constellation
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 2 Type IIMAS & 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. Comparing vendors? See our guide to the best identity verification software.

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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

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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 2 Type II
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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