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Identity check and verification
Zinc’s global identity checks help you validate candidate identity quickly and confidently, without adding unnecessary steps to your hiring workflow.
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Why use an identity check for employment?
An identity check confirms whether a candidate is truly who they say they are. Zinc helps you mitigate threats, comply with industry regulations, and gain full confidence in your hiring process.
With results in minutes, Zinc is a reliable, fast solution for protecting your business as you hire locally or globally.
“Zinc is coming up with new ways to improve the experience such as allowing the HMRC check to be completed alongside regulatory references, a game changer when ensuring a candidate's work history is accounted for. All in all, a great experience so far!”
Claire Jackson
Compliance Coordinator
Benefits of identity verification with Zinc
Instant results
8,000+ accepted document types
Zinc supports over 8,000 identity documents worldwide, helping you stay informed and avoid costly hiring mistakes. Whether you're verifying passports, national IDs, or driving licences, you’ll gain full visibility with every identity check.
Get global screening coverage
Global compliance in 195 countries
Zinc provides fully compliant identity verification services across 195 countries. Our integration with industry-leading IDV technology ensures high pass rates and dependable results, supporting confident international hiring.
Build a first-class candidate experience
Fast and candidate-friendly experience
Zinc provides fast chat response times for any issues candidates may face, with an average response time of 90 seconds. Whatever the question, our London-based team is ready to help — taking the pressure off you.
How our identity check verification service works
Our simple process makes a great first impression on your candidates:
Candidates upload an identity document such as a government ID, passport or driving licence.
Candidates take a selfie to verify their identity document.
Zinc integrates with Onfido to quickly validate identity documentation.
FAQs about identity checks
Find answers to common questions about our employment identity checks and processes.
How does your software verify a candidate's identity?
Zinc verifies a candidate's identity by cross-referencing their provided information, such as name, date of birth, and other identifying data, against reliable and authoritative sources. Our system also checks government-issued IDs, ensuring the candidate's identity is genuine and accurate.
What is the turnaround time for receiving identity verification results?
In most instances, results are available within a few business hours. However, the turnaround time for receiving identity verification may vary on a candidate-by-candidate basis.
What does an identity check involve?
An identity check proves a person is who they say they are.
It verifies details like address, name, and date of birth using physical documents, official records, or even biometrics. During an identity check, the candidate may need to provide:
- Passport
- Drivers license
- National ID card
- Birth certificate
Online ID verification can also mean checking details provided against credit data or the Government Gateway database.
Identity checks are commonly used in regulated industries like finance, education, and healthcare, and help employers reduce risk and protect against fraud.
How do you verify employee identity?
We think the best way to verify employee identity is with Zinc — just enter your candidate’s basic details, and we’ll take care of the rest. As a government-certified IDSP, it’s the fastest and most secure way to make sure your candidate is who they say they are.
You can also verify employee identity by doing an ID check, which proves a person is who they say they are. Use the information on their ID, including passport, birth certificate, or driver’s licence, to cross-reference with government databases and verify authenticity.
Can Zinc integrate with our existing ATS or HRIS platforms for seamless processing of checks?
Yes, our employee background screening software can integrate with your existing ATS or HRIS platforms. We currently integrate with over 14 ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, and Workable, for seamless processing of education checks. Find our full list of integrations here.
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