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Document Authentication: Types of Identity Documents and Security Features

Ensuring the authenticity of identity documents is critical in preventing fraud and maintaining compliance across industries. 

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What is Document Authentication
and Why Does It Matter?

Document authentication is the process of verifying the legitimacy of identity documents, such as passports, national IDs, and driver’s licenses. With increasing cases of identity fraud, businesses must ensure documents are genuine and unaltered. Digital solutions enhance this process by leveraging advanced security

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How Does ScreenlyyID's Document Authentication Work?

ScreenlyyID’s Document Authentication uses AI, layered security checks, and a global document library to deliver fast, accurate verification. It supports 14,000+ documents from 245+ countries in 138+ languages, detecting fakes in real time. With regular updates and four inspection layers, we ensure compliance and can add documents on request.

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Authentication for Diverse Sectors

Industry-Focused Document Authentication Solutions

Different industries require tailored Document Authentication solutions to meet regulatory standards, prevent fraud, and enhance security. From banking and telecommunications to travel and online marketplaces, verifying identity documents ensures compliance and builds trust. ScreenlyyID provides industry-specific authentication, leveraging AI-driven technology to detect forgeries and verify documents in real time across various sectors.

Document Authentication: Financial Services & Banking

In the financial services and banking industry, Document Authentication is vital for maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards and preventing identity fraud. Financial institutions rely on the accurate verification of identity documents to protect customer accounts and ensure secure transactions.

  • Key Documents: Passports, national IDs, driver’s licenses.
  • Importance: Prevents identity fraud in account openings and transactions.
  • Compliance: Adheres to FATF, AMLD, and local KYC laws.
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Document Authentication: Telecommunications

In the telecommunications sector, Document Authentication plays a crucial role in verifying the identities of SIM card applicants. With the growing threat of SIM fraud, telecom providers must rely on authenticating key documents to secure their networks and meet regulatory requirements.

  • Key Documents: National IDs, passports, utility bills (proof of address).
  • Importance: Ensures legitimate SIM ownership and prevents fraud.
  • Compliance: Meets varied country-specific KYC requirements for SIM registration.

Document Authentication:Gaming & iGaming

Gaming and iGaming platforms require robust Document Authentication to verify user identities, prevent underage access, and meet regulatory obligations in licensed jurisdictions. Authenticating documents helps operators build trust, prevent fraud, and ensure a safe, compliant environment for players.

  • Key Documents: National IDs, passports, driver’s licenses.

  • Importance: Confirms player identities, enforces age restrictions, and deters fraudulent activity.

  • Compliance: Varies by region, with strict KYC and AML requirements in regulated markets.

Document Authentication:Travel & Hospitality

For the travel and hospitality industry, Document Authentication is integral to ensuring the safety and security of passengers and guests. By verifying documents such as passports, visas, and national IDs, businesses in this sector can prevent identity theft and adhere to international standards.

  • Key Documents: Passports, visas, national IDs.

  • Importance: Prevents identity theft in bookings and ensures secure border control.

  • Compliance: Aligns with ICAO standards for passport verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything you need to know about ScreenlyyID's Document Authentication  solution. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please chat to our friendly team.

Document Authentication is the process of verifying the legitimacy of identity documents—such as passports, driver’s licenses, and national IDs—to ensure they are genuine, unaltered, and not fraudulent. ScreenlyyID uses AI-driven technology and multi-layered inspections to perform this in real time.

ScreenlyyID can authenticate over 14,000 identity documents from 245+ countries and territories in 138+ languages. Our system is regularly updated to include new document templates as they become available.

We verify key document security features including holograms, watermarks, microprinting, UV elements, and MRZs. These checks are part of our four-layer inspection process to detect tampering and forgeries.

Yes, we can add specific documents to our library on request. Our platform is designed to scale with your verification needs.

ScreenlyyID authenticates documents in real time, typically within seconds. Our AI-powered system performs multi-layered checks instantly, enabling fast and seamless user onboarding without compromising on security.

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