ID Validate: Fast, Accurate Fake ID Detection

ID validation is the process of determining if an ID is real. Historically this has been done using visual or manual checks, using systems such as F.L.A.G. or F.L.A.R.E.. However, modern identity validation software, such as Scandit ID Validate, is now often faster and more reliable than human checks.

Legacy methods of ID card validation involve visual and manual checks. However, mass-produced high-quality fake IDs are increasingly hard to detect with the naked eye.

The time available to check IDs is also being squeezed by consumer demand for frictionless experiences in sectors such as last-mile delivery. Visual/manual checks are not possible in e-commerce. 

A newer method is automated identity validation software, such as Scandit ID Validate. This checks hundreds of characteristics on the front and back of an ID and provides reliable results in just one second. It allows businesses to detect fraudulent IDs efficiently, securely and quickly. Identity validation software also makes online ID validation possible, for example at point-of-sale on websites selling age-restricted goods.

The best ID authentication software will depend on your business needs. Not all businesses need the same level of identity assurance, and balancing risk with efficiency is key. 

Broadly, high-assurance use cases (e.g., banking, healthcare) need extensive verification with high compliance support. Speed-sensitive use cases (e.g., retail, logistics, air travel) tend to prioritize identity document validation technology that gives them fast, efficient checks without unnecessary friction.  

Scandit ID Validate is designed for fast, efficient identity validation at the frontline and in speed-sensitive use cases. It authenticates IDs with 99.9% accuracy in just one second and provides results in an easy-to-use format.

For driver registration, car hire, and rental drives, Scandit ID Validate can validate a US driver’s license in just one second, with 99.9% ID authentication accuracy. This allows businesses to reduce the risk of fraud while still delivering smooth, consistent customer and driver experiences.

ID Scan and ID Validate are core Scandit capabilities. ID Scan quickly and accurately extracts data from ID cards, visa stickers, passports, drivers’ licenses, and military IDs. ID Validate runs authenticity and validity checks to identify fraudulent identity documents. 

The Data Capture SDK and ID Bolt are different ways you can integrate our core capabilities. 

The Data Capture SDK allows you to build fully customized ID scanning and validation experiences. It includes web and native platform support, with support for all major frameworks and programming languages.

ID Bolt is a pre-built, fully compliant ID scanning solution designed for B2C websites. Scandit maintains ID Bolt’s components and user journeys – so you never have to worry about implementation details, error handling, or evolving regulations.

For more information, see our detailed blog Which Scandit ID Scanning Solution Is Right for You?