Digital ID Checks: Stay Compliant with New Verification Standards
Digital Identity Checks are transforming how UK organisations verify identity — offering faster, more secure, and fully remote validation. With Companies House identity verification becoming mandatory from November 2025, there’s never been a better time for employers to adopt Digital ID technology.
At Staffvetting.com, we use Identity Verification and Validation Technology (IVVT) – which is the new name for IDVT – to help businesses streamline DBS and Right to Work (RTW) checks, keeping you compliant with government standards.
What Are Digital ID Checks?
Digital Identity Checks are a secure, online method of confirming someone’s identity. Instead of handling physical documents, applicants upload their ID digitally — such as a passport, PASS card, or driving licence.
How the Digital ID Check Works
Completing a Digital ID Check is quick, secure, and fully automated. Using a smartphone or computer, the individual follows simple on-screen prompts to upload their ID and complete a short facial scan.
The system automatically verifies the document’s security features and matches the live facial scan to the photo ID. To confirm the person is real, it also performs liveness checks — such as turning the head, blinking, or saying a short phrase.
If the device has difficulty scanning, clear on-screen guidance is provided — for example, adjusting lighting or removing a phone case. The entire process takes just a few minutes, with instant confirmation once verified.
Beyond individual identity verification, these checks are becoming increasingly important for regulatory compliance and business operations.
Why Digital ID Checks Matter in 2025
From 18 November 2025, all UK company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) must complete Companies House Identity Verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
This shift shows that Digital ID is fast becoming the standard across all sectors — including DBS, Right to Work and Right to Rent checks, financial services, and company directorships
Identity verification is the foundation of any DBS Check or Right to Work (RTW) process.
With Digital ID Checks, you can:
- Validate ID and current address almost instantly
- Continue processing DBS Checks remotely using approved digital ID validation
- Meet your legal RTW obligations without face-to-face document inspection
- Confirm the level of confidence that the DBS requires
- Reduce the risk of forged or fraudulent documentation
- Avoid the need for specialist recruiter training in ID validation
What Is IVVT?
Identity Verification and Validation Technology (IVVT) uses secure digital tools to authenticate documents such as passports, driving licences, and national ID cards.
It’s widely used across DBS, RTW, and other vetting processes to:
- Verify identity documents electronically
- Eliminate manual errors
- Improve consistency and security in background checks
- Reduce turnaround times for verification results
IVVT is suitable for organisations needing to confirm an individual’s identity to:
- Secure employment or accommodation
- Work in roles requiring a DBS check
- Access restricted areas or controlled services
- Apply for government benefits or financial services
Partner with Staffvetting for Secure Digital ID Verification
At Staffvetting.com, we make identity verification fast, accurate, and compliant. Our Digital ID Checks integrate seamlessly with DBS and Right to Work compliance processes, giving you confidence that every check meets government-approved standards.
Call us on +44 191 5887980 or email info@staffvetting.com to start using trusted, fully compliant Digital ID Checks today.