ID Verification for Background Checks | SpringVerify Guide

ID/Identity Verification

What is ID/Identity Verification?

ID/Identity verification is verifying a person’s identity to ensure that it is the same as the identity proof/document submitted. It is a fundamental check required for many other checks such as employment & education, court, reference, etc.

Why should you opt for ID Verification?

Identity checks can help you confirm that the candidate is who they claim to be. This protects your company from hiring misidentified candidates. 

It is especially helpful for positions like:

1. Freelancers and external consultants

2. Individuals handling sensitive company information

3. Contractors in the gig economy

4. Financial, healthcare, and hospitality sector

Documents that will be verified during an ID verification:

  • Voter ID
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Aadhaar
  • Others

How to initiate ID/Identity Verification on SpringVerify?

Step 1: Initiate a verification 

Initiate a candidate verification by adding the candidate's details.


To learn how to add a candidate to SpringVerify, click here.

Step 2: Select a verification package that includes ID verification

Step 3: Get a detailed summary of the verification in the verification report

SpringVerify will confirm the identity of the candidate based on the documents uploaded and share the results of verification in the final verification report. 

 


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