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AGE VERIFICATION

Age verification technology using ID document validation and biometric data

Businesses offering age-sensitive products need to confirm that their customers are of legal age to assure safety and comply with regulations
 

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How Mitek can help with age verification

Grow trust and protect customers of all ages with our AI-powered digital ID and age verification 

Vigorous database checks to confirm personal information, such as customer name, date of birth and confirmation that the customer on the other side of the onboarding process is of legal age can be a powerful part of the KYC process.  Mitek equips adult content providers, such as online gambling and gaming operators, with a suite of UI and UX tools that guide the user through the seamless verification process

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How secure online age verification helps your customers 

If you sell age-related products or services online, such as gaming or alcohol, you will want to feel assured you are fulfilling your legal duty to protect minors from illegally accessing them. Our age verification technology enables you to perform robust age verification checks simply and efficiently, and ensure only those old enough to access your products or services can do so.

Fraud prevention  

Incidences of digital identity fraud across sectors such as gaming have skyrocketed in recent years. Fraudsters have become more sophisticated in their use of scams, often using predatory tactics to target minors accessing sites using fake identities, which leads to personal information being stolen 

Ethical and social responsibility

Companies that provide age-restricted services have a responsibility to the community and their customers, particularly when failure to do so could lead to crimes against minors or serious health and safety issues.  Committing to the use of secure and robust identity and age verification tools builds trust among your users and credibility in your brand

Compliance with laws and regulations  

Strict laws exist around what under-age users can and cannot access with heavy penalties available for those retailers and service providers who do not do enough to prevent the purchase of their goods by young people. There are other reasons why compliance with laws on underage sales is important; not complying with legislation can expose your platform to criminal activity such as credit card fraud or child exploitation

Quickly and safely fulfill age verification requirements

Using a combination of document checks, liveness, and biometrics can assure authenticity of the user on the other side. But it can have added advantages too: improving  your customer onboarding experience can also help reduce abandonment and charge back rates

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between age verification and age estimation?

Age verification confirms a user’s age using trusted identity data like government-issued IDs. Age estimation predicts age based on appearance, typically using facial analysis. Verification provides certainty and compliance, while estimation relies on probability and is less reliable.

Why is age estimation not reliable for compliance?

Age estimation is based on inference, not proof. It cannot deliver the level of accuracy required for regulated industries, making it risky for preventing underage access and exposing organizations to compliance violations and penalties.

How does age verification work?

Age verification validates a user’s government-issued ID, confirms their date of birth, and matches their face to the photo on the document using biometrics. It also uses liveness detection and AI-driven fraud checks to ensure the user is real and present during the verification process.

Is age verification secure against fraud and deepfakes?

Age verification solutions use biometric matching, passive liveness detection, document verification, and AI fraud detection to defend against deepfakes, synthetic identities, spoofing, and other advanced attack methods.

Does age verification create friction for users?

Age verification solutions are designed to be fast and seamless, with mobile-first workflows and real-time processing. Most users can complete verification in seconds with minimal effort.

Why is age verification better than age estimation?

Age verification provides accurate, auditable proof of age, while age estimation only offers an assessment based on appearance. Verification ensures compliance, reduces fraud risk, and delivers higher trust for both businesses and users.

Can age verification be used beyond onboarding?

Age verification can support ongoing authentication and trust throughout the customer lifecycle, ensuring secure access across future interactions and reducing long-term fraud risk.

What technologies are used in age verification?

Modern solutions combine document verification, facial biometrics, passive liveness detection, NFC chip reading, and AI-driven fraud detection to deliver high-assurance identity and age validation.

How does age verification prevent account takeover and impersonation?

By tying identity to verified documents and biometrics, age verification ensures the person is who they claim to be. This prevents attackers from using stolen credentials or fake identities to gain access.

What is MiVIP Age Verification?

MiVIP Age Verification is an AI-powered solution that verifies user age in seconds using document validation, biometric matching, and liveness detection. It delivers accurate, compliant age verification while preventing fraud across devices and channels.