Identity checks
Zinc’s global identity checks help you confirm candidate identity quickly and confidently, without making your hiring workflow more complicated.
Prove your candidates are who they say they are
Run global checks on passports, driving licences, and national ID cards
Smooth, mobile-first candidate process
What you need to know
Turnaround times
Available in
191 countries
Including
UK
India
Germany
USA
Spain
and more
Make sure your candidates are who they say they are, and build a strong foundation for your entire checks process.
Get the first step right
A solid identity check is the building block for the rest of your background checking process. It confirms the candidate moving through your hiring process is genuinely linked to verified identity records before you grant them access to company systems and data.
Stop deepfakes and fraud
In remote hiring, AI has made impersonation easier than ever — whether it’s candidate deepfakes, manipulated online profiles, or ‘bait-and-switch’ hiring. Identity checks protect you from hiring bad actors and ensure that your candidates are who they say they are.
Avoid human error
Manual identity checks are slow, costly, and leave you vulnerable to human error, especially if you’re hiring at scale. Automated identity checks mean faster hiring, a stronger paper trail of proof, and confidence that you’re making the right decision for your business.
See it in action
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2
days
Average turnaround time
191
countries
Supported by Zinc
983,355
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Identity checks through Zinc (as of May 2026)
What if candidates could prove their identity in seconds? Zinc’s industry-leading automation means smoother processes for candidates and less manual work for you.
8,000+ accepted document types
Global compliance in 191 countries
Fast and friendly candidate experience
Integrated with your HRIS or ATS
A true partnership.
“Zinc will flag if something’s not quite right. It meets both criteria: you’ve got the candidate experience side, with seamless onboarding. But from Numan’s side, it’s still really compliant.”
Seamlessly check candidate identity and re-use results across your entire check package for faster screening.
Step one
Through a secure link, candidates photograph their passport, driving licence, or national ID card and upload it directly. Zinc accepts a range of documents, including Indian Aadhaar and PAN cards. Returning candidates can reuse previously verified documents from the last 120 days.
Step two
Zinc’s identity verification is powered by Onfido, which checks documents for authenticity, confirms the data matches what the candidate submitted, and flags any signs of tampering or manipulation. Automated resubmission flows handle upload failures at no extra cost without anyone needing to step in manually.
Step three
A ‘clear’ or ‘refer’ result appears in your Zinc dashboard. Verified identity data then flows through to other checks in your package, including right to work and DBS, so candidates only need to submit their documents once. Candidate ID and photos are captured in the downloadable report, so you have a clear record for audits.
Integrations
Background checks, integrated
Zinc connects directly with your ATS or HRIS at no additional cost. Send checks, get results, and store reports without leaving your preferred platform.
Why businesses love using Zinc
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%%It automates the screening of new employees%% and integrates well with our ATS and HRIS. The initial setup was super easy and we're really happy with the product.
Onboarding takes just a few minutes and %%running checks for international contractors is seamless%%. The pay-per-use model is a huge plus for a small company like ours.
%%It has made my role, and my colleagues' day to day, much easier and more efficient%%, while significantly improving the overall experience for our candidates.
Checks and paperwork sync automatically with our recruitment and HR systems, %%saving us so much time%% not having to check multiple systems. The support teams are always incredibly helpful.
For teams of every size
Flexible background checks
Whether you’re hiring a little or a lot.
Under 20 hires annually
Pay As You Grow
Get started in minutes. Our Pay As You Grow plan is built for lower hiring volumes — a flat rate per check, with no hidden costs or setup fees.
Start checking in minutes, no setup needed
Flat rate per check, no hidden fees
Pay only for what you use
20+ hires annually
Custom solutions
For larger volumes, our experts build a package around your needs. Flexible with your hiring and never expires, with integrations, setup, training, and support all included free.
A custom package built around your hiring
Credit pool that never expires or rolls over
Integrations, setup, and training included free
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Start screening in days, not weeks
Combine this check with right to work, references, criminal records and more, across 195 countries, in a single candidate journey.
What identity documents does Zinc accept for employment verification?
Zinc accepts a wide range of identity documents globally, including:
- Passports (including Hong Kong passports for UK-based candidates)
- National identity cards
- Driving licences
- Specialist documents like Indian Aadhaar and PAN cards, validated via Entrust
Documents are matched to the candidate's country of residence automatically, and Zinc supports over 190 countries for identity verification. Returning candidates can reuse previously verified documents across new check requests if the information is still valid and fully cleared.
How does Zinc protect against deepfake fraud and AI-generated identity manipulation?
Zinc's identity verification is powered by Entrust (formerly Onfido), which uses biometric technology evaluated to a high standard of security and performance. Entrust typically boasts pass rates of over 90%, compared to an industry average of around 50%.
The process asks candidates to photograph their identity document and take a live selfie. That selfie is matched biometrically against the document photo. Onfido's technology is designed to detect presentation attacks and spoofed images, including AI-generated manipulations.
Automated resubmission flows handle common failure points, like a photo taken of a screen rather than the physical document, without your team needing to step in.
Recruiters are notified after three failed attempts, and Zinc's support team is alerted after six. For higher-access roles, Zinc recommends pairing identity checks with address verification and repeating identity checks when someone moves into a more senior position.
How long does identity verification take when using Zinc?
Zinc’s identity verification usually returns results in minutes.
The candidate photographs their document, submits a live selfie, and a result appears in your dashboard. Straightforward checks can resolve in minutes. Where a document can't be read clearly or additional review is triggered, it takes longer.
Zinc's automated resubmission flow handles common failure points without your team needing to step in, and our London-based support team is available via live chat if candidates get stuck. Once identity is verified, that data flows automatically to every other check in the same package. Candidates only need to submit their information once.
View all of Zinc’s live turnaround times here
How is verified identity data reused across other Zinc checks?
Once a candidate's identity is verified, the data, including name, date of birth, address, and document details, flows automatically to every other check in the same Zinc package.
That means a candidate verified through an identity check doesn't need to re-enter the same details for the right to work check, DBS check, address verification, PEP and sanctions screening, or anything else in the package.
This single-submission approach reduces candidate drop-off, eliminates re-keying errors, and ensures all checks are run against the same verified identity record rather than self-declared information. From a compliance perspective, that consistency matters.