Identity Verification
Service Overview
Identity verification is the foundation of every other background check. We examine physical documents for signs of tampering, verify each one against the relevant government API, and cross-match name, address and date of birth across all documents presented.
Authentication of government-issued IDs — Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID and Driving Licence.
Identity Verification at a glance
- Turnaround time
- Instant / 1 Day
- Coverage
- Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID and Driving Licence, all India
- Check category
- Identity verification
- Legal basis
- DPDP Act 2023 and issuing-authority terms, on explicit consent
Why this check matters
Every downstream check is only as reliable as the identity it is run against. If the identity is wrong, a clean criminal record simply means someone else has a clean record.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
Scanning of physical documents for tampering.
Verification against relevant government APIs (NREGA, Income Tax, etc.).
Name, Address and DOB cross-matching.
Who typically needs this check
- Every hire without exception
- Contract and gig workers
- Vendor and contractor personnel
- Anyone granted premises or system access
Red flags this check detects
- Document number absent from the issuing database
- Name or date of birth differs across documents
- Visible signs of tampering or digital editing
- Two candidates presenting the same document number
Documents Required
- PAN
- Aadhaar
- Passport
- Voter ID
- DL
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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Identity Verification — Common Questions
The standard turnaround time for Identity Verification is Instant / 1 Day. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond.
PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, DL. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
Aadhaar Verification, PAN Check, Passport Validation, DL Verification. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome.
Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any identity verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Other Services You May Need
Address Verification
Physical and digital confirmation of a candidate's current and permanent address through field agents and government databases.
Aadhaar Verification
Authentication of an Aadhaar card and its demographic details directly against the UIDAI database.
Passport Verification
Authentication of passport details and validity status against Ministry of External Affairs records.