If you integrated prior to March 1, 2023 with our redirect URL approach, please let us know you are ready for the changes at api@certn.co by March 31, 2023.
An enhanced identity verification check establishes the real identity of an individual by verifying government-issued identification documents instantly. Certn’s advanced technologies are proven to detect false identities while providing a seamless identification verification process and deterring fraud.
This check is available in Canada and the US
This check is available for a quickscreen
Human Resources
Yes
Property Management
Yes
Human Resources
Yes
Property Management
Yes
Include this flag in the body of your request:
request_enhanced_identity_verification
To invite an applicant to complete a screen, include this parameter in the body of your request:
email
See all available Application parameters
To complete a quickscreen, include these parameters in the body of your request:
first_name
last_name
date_of_birth
addresses (min 1)
Provide these additional documents as proof of identity:
A recent unaltered selfie
The front and back of a government-issued ID
Each picture must follow these rules:
Picture size is < 10MB
Longest side is > 300 pixels
Each side is < 8000 pixels
Make sure to obtain the proof of consent from your applicant before running the quickscreen.
Submit the required documents via these fields:
enhanced_identity_verification
id_country
id_type
id_frontside_image
id_backside_image (not required for PASSPORT type)
face_image
Send your images as base64 encoded objects.
The following configuration will be in effect starting March 1, 2023
Send your request with the main quickscreen parameters
You have the option to include the on_success_url parameter in your request to redirect your applicant to your preferred URL when they complete their verification flow.
enhanced_identity_verification
on_success_url
If you don't provide the on_success_url parameter in your request, your applicant will be directed to a default thank you page when they complete their verification flow.
In the response, find enhanced_identity_verification.
Copy the value of redirect_url.
Share the redirect URL with your applicant.
Ask your applicant to complete the verification flow via the provided URL.
Certn will proceed with the identity verification once your applicant has successfully uploaded their documents.
If you're embedding this in an iframe, contact our support team to provide the domain in which it will be embedded.
Within your iframe, include the following attributes to enable the camera for image capture in full-screen mode: allow="camera;fullscreen;accelerometer;gyroscope;magnetometer" allowfullscreen
Example response with redirect URL (when optional input was not provided)
The verification sessions expire 7 days after creation. If it has expired, please order a new enhanced identity verification check for a new session.
Example response with redirect URL (when optional input was provided)
If you integrated prior to March 1, 2023, be advised that the domain forredirect_url was https://certn.netverify.com instead of https://app.certn.co.
Report field: enhanced_identity_verification