Identity Verification
Identity verification confirms that a candidate is who they claim to be, by validating their government-issued ID documents against the personal details they've provided as part of the hiring process.
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| Name match across documents |
| Date of birth match |
| Document authenticity and validity |
| Photograph match, where applicable |
What is identity verification?
This check cross-references documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving license or voter ID against the candidate's stated name, date of birth and photograph, and, where a digital lookup is available, against the issuing authority's own records.
Why organizations use it
Identity verification is the foundation most other checks rely on — employment, education and address verification only mean something if the person being checked is confirmed to be who they say they are, which makes this one of the first checks run in most cases.
Verification process
Candidate submits ID document
A government-issued photo ID is collected with consent.
Document validated
The document is checked against the issuing database where digital verification is available.
Mismatches flagged
Any discrepancy in name, DOB or document status is flagged for review.
Report delivered
A structured result is shared through the case dashboard.
Information & documents required
Any government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving license or voter ID.
Common use cases
A baseline check for nearly every role, and especially prioritized for remote hires or positions requiring system or client access before the candidate's first day.
Important considerations
Minor name spelling variations across different documents, or an address reflected on one ID but not another, are common and are noted rather than treated automatically as fraud indicators.
Technology-assisted workflow
Automated database cross-checks run first wherever a digital verification API is available (for example, Aadhaar or PAN validation); a specialist reviews any case that requires manual document inspection.
Identity Verification FAQs
Which ID documents are accepted for identity verification?
Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving license and voter ID are all accepted; the specific document depends on what the employer requires for the role.
Is Aadhaar-based verification mandatory?
No single document is mandatory by default — requirements are set by the employer's policy and any applicable regulatory requirement for the role.
What happens if there's a name mismatch across a candidate's documents?
It's flagged and reviewed; minor spelling variations are common and don't automatically fail the check, but the discrepancy is noted in the report.
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