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Identity verification for businesses

Verify Customers.
Choose How Much Data You Hold.

From zero-knowledge age checks to full KYC — LifePassport gives you cryptographically signed identity verification at the level your regulations require. Keep only what you need, prove everything to auditors, and progressively reduce your data footprint over time.

The Problem with Traditional ID Checks

Every business that verifies identity faces the same challenges

You're Storing Sensitive Data

Every passport photocopy and ID scan you hold is a breach liability. One incident can mean millions in fines and permanent reputational damage.

Verification Takes Too Long

Manual ID checks slow down onboarding. Customers abandon sign-ups, and staff waste hours on repetitive document checks.

Compliance Is Complex

GDPR, KYC, AML, age verification — the regulatory landscape is a minefield. Different rules for different industries and jurisdictions.

How It Works

From registration to verified identity in four simple steps

01

Register Your Business

Create an account on the LifePassport Consumer Portal. Tell us your industry and operating jurisdiction. We automatically configure the right compliance rules for you.

Registration takes under 5 minutes. You'll receive API credentials immediately.

02

Integrate Our API

Use our simple REST API to create verification requests. Specify the identity claims you need — our policy engine ensures you only request what your industry regulations allow.

Full OpenAPI documentation, SDKs, and sandbox environment provided.

03

Customer Receives Request

Your customer gets a push notification in the LifePassport app. They see exactly what you're requesting and why. They approve with biometric authentication.

The customer is always in control — they choose what to share.

04

Receive Proof + Receipt

You receive a cryptographically signed verification receipt proving identity was checked, plus — depending on your data tier — zero-knowledge boolean results, an encrypted identity token, or both.

No passport images. No raw documents. A durable audit receipt regardless of which data tier you choose.

Why Businesses Choose LifePassport

Reduce risk, accelerate onboarding, and stay compliant

You Choose Your Data Tier

Need age verification? Use zero-knowledge proofs — no PII touches your servers. Need KYC? Receive encrypted identity tokens you can decrypt and retain as regulations require. Either way, you never handle raw document scans, and every verification comes with a signed receipt for auditors.

Instant Verification

No manual checks, no waiting for back-office processing. Identity verification happens in real-time — your customer approves, you receive confirmation in seconds.

Built-In Compliance

Our data governance engine automatically enforces the right regulations for your industry and jurisdiction. KYC, AML, GDPR, age verification — it's all handled. LifePassport stores zero PII on its servers — if your regulations require you to retain identity data, we provide it via encrypted tokens for your own systems with clear retention guidance.

Cryptographic Proof

Every verification you receive is digitally signed with Ed25519 cryptography. It's tamper-proof, auditable, and independently verifiable — far stronger than a passport photocopy.

Consumer Portal

Manage your team with role-based access control. Admins, managers, and viewers. Track API usage, manage API keys, configure claims, and review your full audit trail.

Verification Receipts

Every verification produces an Ed25519-signed receipt — durable proof for regulators that identity was verified, without containing any personal data. Export receipts for FCA, HMRC, or ICO inspections.

Continuous compliance

Proof-Type Re-Verification Cycles

When you register your business, you define exactly which identity proofs you need, why you need them, and how often they must be re-verified. The system enforces your schedule automatically — and regulatory guardrails ensure you can never be less strict than the law requires.

How It Works

01
Define Your Proof Requirements
During registration, declare each proof type you need (e.g. age_bracket, identity, driving_licence), the legal basis, and your preferred re-verification interval.
02
System Applies Guardrails
The system compares your requested interval against regulatory minimums for your industry and country. The most restrictive (shortest) interval wins. Maximum cap: 365 days.
03
Schedule Inherited by Consents
When a user grants consent, the re-verification schedule is automatically attached. The system sets the first due date and tracks it from there.
04
Automatic Notifications & Enforcement
When re-verification is due, the user receives a push notification. If overdue, verification responses are flagged as stale (age_fresh=false). No manual tracking.

Registration Example

Register with Proof Requirements
POST /api/v1/policies/verifiers/register

{
  "verifier_id": "gaming-platform-42",
  "category": "gambling",
  "country_code": "GBR",
  "proof_requirements": [
    {
      "claim_name": "age_bracket",
      "purpose": "age_gate_under_18",
      "legal_basis": "legal_obligation",
      "reverification_interval_days": 30,
      "reverification_reason": "Monthly age
        re-check for gambling compliance"
    }
  ]
}
Response — Effective interval computed
{
  "proof_requirements": [{
    "claim_name": "age_bracket",
    "requested_interval_days": 30,
    "system_min_interval_days": 30,
    "effective_interval_days": 30
  }]
}

Industry Re-Verification Examples

Gambling & GamingRegulatory min
age_bracket30 days

Children’s ages change monthly; gambling regulations require frequent re-verification to detect age bracket transitions promptly.

Social MediaRegulatory min
age_bracket90 days

Online Safety Act requires platforms to verify under-18 users regularly. Quarterly checks balance safety with user experience.

Banking & Finance
identity365 days

KYC regulations require periodic identity re-confirmation. Annual checks meet AML directive requirements.

Car Rental
driving_licence180 days

Driving entitlements can be revoked or expire. Six-monthly checks ensure licence validity for insurance purposes.

Safety Guardrails

Regulatory floor — System-level rules set the minimum re-check frequency per claim type and industry. You can be stricter, but never more lenient.
365-day cap — No proof type can go longer than one year without re-verification. This prevents “verify once and forget” for any claim.
Auto-revert — If an auto-approved re-verification detects low confidence or an age bracket change, the system automatically reverts to manual review mode.

Built for Every Industry

Industry-specific compliance rules are enforced automatically by our data governance engine. You request claims — we ensure you only get what regulations allow.

Banking & Financial Services

Account opening, KYC/CDD, anti-money laundering checks, strong customer authentication. Verify customer identity instantly without storing passport copies.

Key claims:
Full nameDate of birthAddressNationalityDocument verification
Regulations: MLR 2017, PSD2, FCA Consumer Duty, GLBA, SOX

Healthcare

Patient identity verification, staff credential checks, CQC Regulation 19 compliance. Privacy-preserving — patient data stays on their device.

Key claims:
Full nameDate of birthNHS numberDBS check status
Regulations: NHS DSPT, HSCA 2008, Caldicott Principles, HIPAA

Hotels & Hospitality

Instant guest check-in without photocopying passports. Verify identity at reception in seconds. Eliminate paper document storage entirely.

Key claims:
Full nameNationalityDocument typeAge verification
Regulations: Immigration Act 2016, Right to Rent, GDPR

Car Rental & Mobility

Verify driving licence validity and identity instantly at pickup. Reduce fraud, speed up the rental process, and eliminate document scanning.

Key claims:
Full nameDriving licence statusAge verificationAddress
Regulations: DVLA verification, GDPR, Insurance requirements

Education

Staff safeguarding checks for schools, colleges, and universities. Verify enhanced DBS and barred list status digitally — no paper certificates.

Key claims:
DBS check statusBarred list clearanceRight to workIdentity
Regulations: KCSiE 2024, SVGA 2006, DBS requirements

Legal Services

Client identity verification for anti-money laundering compliance. Meet SRA obligations with cryptographic proof — stronger than photocopied ID.

Key claims:
Full nameDate of birthAddressDocument number
Regulations: SRA Regulations 2019, MLR 2017, GDPR

Retail & E-Commerce

Privacy-preserving age verification for age-restricted products. Prove a customer is over 18 without ever seeing their date of birth or name.

Key claims:
Age verification (over 18/21/25)No PII needed
Regulations: Online Safety Act 2023, Licensing Act 2003, GDPR

Telecoms

Customer verification for SIM registration, contract sign-up, and fraud prevention. Instant digital identity check replaces in-store document scanning.

Key claims:
Full nameDate of birthAddressIdentity verification
Regulations: Ofcom General Conditions, GDPR, Fraud prevention

Property & Lettings

Right to rent checks for landlords and letting agents. Tenant identity verification that meets Home Office requirements digitally.

Key claims:
Full nameRight to rent statusAddressIdentity
Regulations: Immigration Act 2014/2016, Right to Rent, MLR 2017

Insurance

Policyholder identity verification, claims fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance. Fast digital onboarding for new customers.

Key claims:
Full nameDate of birthAddressDocument verification
Regulations: IDD, FCA regulations, MLR 2017, GDPR

Travel & Aviation

Passenger identity verification for airlines, travel agents, and border services. NFC-verified passport data provides the highest assurance level.

Key claims:
Full nameNationalityDocument typePassport validity
Regulations: ICAO 9303, Immigration requirements, GDPR

Logistics & Delivery

Driver identity verification, right to work checks for contractors, and delivery authentication for high-value goods.

Key claims:
Identity verificationRight to workDriving licence status
Regulations: Right to work, GDPR, Employment regulations

Simple API Integration

Our REST API makes it straightforward to request and receive identity verifications. OAuth 2.0 authentication, webhook notifications, and comprehensive documentation.

OAuth 2.0 + API Keys
Secure authentication with rotatable API keys and scoped permissions
Real-Time Webhooks
Receive instant notifications when a customer completes verification
OpenAPI Documentation
Full API reference with interactive examples and sandbox environment
Multi-Jurisdiction Support
Automatic compliance rules per country and industry — no manual configuration
Create Verification Request
POST /api/v1/verify/request
Authorization: Bearer <api_key>
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "consumer_id": "your-business-id",
  "purpose": "account_opening",
  "claims": [
    "full_name",
    "date_of_birth",
    "nationality"
  ],
  "webhook_url": "https://..."
}

Traditional ID Checks vs LifePassport

Traditional ApproachLifePassport
PII on your serversYes — raw documents, high breach riskYour choice: zero-knowledge proofs (no PII), encrypted tokens (PII you control), or attestation-only receipts
Verification speedMinutes to daysSeconds
GDPR compliance burdenHeavy — you're the data controllerTiered — ZKP mode: minimal. Token mode: reduced. We enforce retention policy for you
Breach notification riskHigh — you hold sensitive dataZKP mode: negligible. Token mode: encrypted at rest, key-separated
Regulatory audit proofPhotocopied documents in filing cabinetsEd25519-signed verification receipts — tamper-proof, exportable, no PII
KYC/AML complianceManual configuration per regulationAutomatic per industry and country
Age verification privacyFull ID document collectedZero-knowledge proof — no PII revealed
Data retentionYou manage deletion schedules manuallyAutomatic retention periods per regulation — receipts kept, PII purged on schedule
Re-verification scheduleManual calendar remindersAutomatic per proof type — enforced by system
Audit trailManual loggingAutomatic, immutable audit log with signed receipts

Ready to Get Started?

Register your business, integrate our API, and start verifying customers in minutes — not months.