The First Step to Safer Hiring: ID Verification

Trevor Kruer • June 5, 2025

In today’s increasingly digital and remote-first world, verifying a person’s identity is no longer optional—it’s essential. As fraud becomes more sophisticated and hiring continues across state and national borders, companies need reliable tools to confirm they’re screening the right individual from the start. That’s where ID Verification comes in.


What Is ID Verification?

ID Verification is the process of confirming that a government-issued identification document is authentic and that the person presenting it is who they claim to be. This often involves scanning the ID, analyzing its features, and matching it with a live selfie or biometric data—all in real time.

Adding ID Verification to your background screening process offers a higher level of security, accuracy, and peace of mind. Our solution, powered by AuthenticID, can verify over 6,000 types of IDs from 200+ countries and territories within seconds.


Why ID Verification Is Essential for Background Screening

Background checks are only as reliable as the identity of the person being screened. If you're not starting with verified identity, the rest of the background data—criminal records, employment history, education—could belong to someone else entirely. Here's why ID verification is critical in the screening process:


1. Eliminates Identity Fraud at the Start

Fraudulent job applicants can use false or stolen IDs to pass background checks. This poses serious risks, especially in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and logistics. ID Verification ensures that the person undergoing the screening is truly who they say they are, stopping fraud before it impacts your business.


2. Improves Accuracy Across All Screening Services

When identity is verified upfront, the rest of the background check—criminal searches, education verification, employment history—is more accurate. It ensures the records retrieved match the correct individual, reducing errors and liability.


3. Supports Compliance in Regulated Industries

Many industries must adhere to strict compliance standards that start with identity validation. By verifying identity first, you create a defensible screening process that meets industry and legal requirements, such as those mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).


4. Enables Secure Remote Hiring

In remote and hybrid work environments, employers can’t rely on in-person document review. ID Verification allows you to securely onboard candidates regardless of location, reducing delays and maintaining hiring integrity.


How ID Verification Works

Our process is fast, secure, and easy for candidates:

  • The applicant takes a photo of their government-issued ID.
  • They capture a real-time selfie.
  • Our system compares the document to official records, checks for signs of tampering, and uses facial recognition to match the selfie with the ID photo.


Within seconds, you get a verified identity result that feeds directly into the background check process.


The Bottom Line

ID Verification isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation of trustworthy hiring. By verifying identity before beginning any background check, you reduce risk, increase compliance, and protect your company from fraud.