Selfie Comparison for Signers to Verify Identity – Notarize

Overview

Information on validating your identity using Selfie Comparison.

⚠️ Currently, this only applies if you meet with a notary commissioned in New York.

After completing Knowledge-based Authentication (KBA) and Credential Analysis, your notary prompts you to capture images of your primary ID (again) and take a selfie to compare to your ID.

ℹ️ Future enhancements will allow you to skip this second capture of your primary ID since you previously captured images of your ID as part of Credential Analysis. (Coming soon!)

The system compares your selfie to the credential (ID) you provided to see if they match.

🎯Primary Audience: Signers

Selfie Comparison Process

After the notary prompts you, click .
Select the country your ID is from.
Choose the type of ID you're using.
Take a clear photo of the front of your ID.
Confirm the lighting is good and the lettering is clear, then select:
or
Take a clear photo of the back of your ID.
Confirm the lighting is good and the lettering is clear, then select:
or
Wait for the ID images to be processed.
Take a picture of yourself, a "selfie":
Click or
(You will not lose your place if you switch to another device.)
Center yourself on the screen.
Look slightly left.
Look slightly right.
Wait a moment while the system compares your selfie to your provided ID.
Click