Fast, Secure Digital ID Checks in Minutes

Verifying identity does not need to involve paperwork, in-person meetings, or delays.

With 1 Check, Digital ID checks can be completed remotely in just a few minutes, giving you a fast, secure, and compliant way to confirm an applicant’s identity.

From invitation to verification, everything is handled online through one simple process.

Three Simple Ways To Verify Identity

1 Check provides flexible Digital ID verification routes, allowing applicants to complete the process in a way that suits them.

What is a Digital ID check?

A Digital ID check is a secure, government-approved method of verifying an individual’s identity remotely.

Instead of checking documents in person, applicants are invited to complete the process using their device. They simply upload their documents and (in most cases) complete a quick face scan, allowing the system to confirm that the ID is genuine and belongs to them.

Digital ID checks are commonly used for:

• DBS checks
• Right to Work checks
• Right to Rent checks

Built for Security and Compliance

Digital ID checks are carried out using certified Identity Service Providers (IDSPs), ensuring a high level of accuracy and reliability.

The process is designed to comply with relevant UK guidance, including requirements from the Home Office and DBS.

Security is built in at every stage, with encryption used to protect personal data and prevent unauthorised access.

Digital ID Verification Options

Flexible ID checks to suit every applicant

Not every applicant will have the same documents available.

That’s why 1 Check provides multiple Digital ID verification routes, allowing you to choose the most appropriate option while maintaining a high level of confidence and security.

Biometric Passport Verification

Biometric passport verification uses the embedded chip within a passport to confirm identity.

The applicant simply scans their passport using their device and completes a quick face scan. The system then matches the facial data to confirm the document belongs to them.

Why Do Applicants Like This Option?

• Very fast completion time
• Only one document required
• Minimal manual input required

How Can You Tell If Your Passport Is Biometric?

A biometric passport (also known as an ePassport) can be identified by a small symbol on the front cover.

This symbol looks like a rectangle with a circle in the centre and is usually printed at the bottom of the passport cover.

If your passport has this symbol, it means it contains an electronic chip that stores your personal details and photograph.

Non-Biometric Passport + UK Driving Licence

Where an applicant does not have a biometric passport, identity can be verified using a combination of documents.

By submitting both a passport and a UK driving licence, the system cross-checks the information to confirm identity.

Why Do Applicants Like This Option?

• Works without a biometric passport
• Provides a strong level of assurance
• Widely accessible for most applicants
• Fully remote and easy to complete
• Great if the applicant’s phone does not have NFC.

Online Banking Verification

Online banking verification allows applicants to confirm their identity through their bank account.

By securely connecting to their banking provider, identity can be verified using trusted financial data.

Why Do Applicants Like This Option?

• No need to upload multiple documents
• Quick and convenient for the applicant
• Uses secure, trusted banking data
• Ideal where documents are not readily available
• No banking information is stored

This provides a modern alternative that many applicants find simple and familiar.

Seamless Integration With 1 Check Services

Digital ID checks are fully integrated within the 1 Check platform.

This means they can be used alongside DBS checks, Right to Work checks, and other employment checks, creating one smooth and consistent process from start to finish.

No separate systems. No duplication. Just one clear workflow. All you need to do is enter your applicants details once, and select which checks you want for them. We’ll take care of the rest.