Front Image
A legible, high-resolution photo of the front of the government-issued ID showing name, photo, expiration date and issuing state or country.
A correctly prepared Identification Picture ID reduces onboarding friction, supports regulatory compliance for identity verification, and helps prevent fraud by linking a facial image or selfie to a government ID. It also creates a reproducible record that can be audited or validated later if questions arise.
Organizations that need to confirm identity remotely or document identity at a specific date and time commonly request an Identification Picture ID.
Individuals asked to provide an Identification Picture ID include job applicants, tenants, patients, account holders, and anyone subject to identity verification — accuracy and clear images ensure the process completes without delay.
A legible, high-resolution photo of the front of the government-issued ID showing name, photo, expiration date and issuing state or country.
Photograph of the back side if the ID contains additional data or barcode information needed for verification.
A current selfie or live-capture image of the person holding the ID or facing the camera to support biometric or human visual match.
Structured fields for full legal name, date of birth, ID number, issuing state/country, and expiration date in standardized formats.
Signed confirmation (electronic or handwritten) that the images are accurate and provided by the identified individual, including a timestamp.
Automatic capture of upload timestamp, IP address or device fingerprint, and an immutable audit trail for later verification.
Use platforms and channels that support secure upload, metadata capture, and an auditable signature or attestation to link the image to the submitter.
When selecting a provider, confirm encryption in transit and at rest, audit trail capabilities, and whether a BAA or other contractual security document is available for regulated use.
Preferred — start verification as soon as images are captured
Often complete within 24 hours for common ID types
May take 48–72 hours when additional checks are required
Employers and landlords commonly request ID within 3 business days
Retention obligations begin at capture or when record is received
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/yr | Varies | Varies | Varies |
The team needed a simple remote identity method for investors and tenants.
Property managers required verified ID before lease execution.