ID Captured
Document read — MRZ, OCR, barcode
Product
Verify Genuine Identity Documents with Confidence
Confirm that every identity document submitted is a real physical original – not a screen replay, printed copy, or edited image. FacePlugin’s ID Document Liveness Detection SDK adds an essential layer of protection to your eKYC workflow, helping cut off document fraud while keeping identity verification secure and trustworthy.
Screen replay detectionPrint & photocopy checkOn-device or server
PASSPORT• UTOPIA
SURNAME
ANDERSON
GIVEN NAMESJAMES M.
DATE OF BIRTH14 MAR 1990
DOCUMENT NO.P4472109
P<UTOANDERSON<<JAMES<<<<<<<<
P4472109<3UTO9003148M3009122<<<<06
P4472109<3UTO9003148M3009122<<<<06
MRZ Verified✓
Barcode Valid✓
OCR Complete✓
Identity Verified
Replay
screen detection
Print
& copy detection
Edit
tamper signals
100%
On-premises
Overview
Confirming the Document Itself Is the Real Thing
Reading the data off a document isn’t enough on its own to stop identity fraud. FacePlugin’s ID Document Liveness Detection SDK checks that the captured ID is a genuine physical document – not a screen display, printout, or altered copy – giving you a reliable defense against document spoofing.
The SDK looks for the telltale signs of document fraud: screen reflections from digital displays, print patterns typical of copied documents, and visual inconsistencies left behind by image editing. Paired with ID document recognition and face matching, it strengthens the entire eKYC process while running securely on your own servers or directly on the user’s device.
Capabilities
What ID Document Liveness Detection Verifies
Detect non-physical documents before they are accepted into your identity workflow.
Screen replay detection
Identify IDs displayed on phones, monitors, and projected surfaces instead of physical cards.
Print and photocopy detection
Catch printed photos, photocopies, and low-fidelity scans used to forge documents.
Reflection and texture analysis
Use light reflections, surface texture, and micro-features to verify a real ID card.
Mobile-first capture
Run checks directly on-device during document capture for instant liveness feedback.
Identity Verification
Catching Screens, Prints, and Copies Alike
Document liveness catches the most common document spoofs right at the moment of capture, before the extracted data is ever trusted downstream.
Screen-replay detection (moiré, glare, refresh)Printout and photocopy detectionRecapture and re-photographed-image detection
✓
Document Liveness
Genuine physical document
✓
Face Match
Selfie matched to portrait • 98.7%
✓
Selfie Liveness
Real, live person confirmed
✓
Use Cases
Where Document Liveness Detection Gets Used
Remote onboarding
Make sure the ID uploaded during KYC is a real document, not a screen or printout.
Lending and fintech
Cut down on document fraud in fully digital account opening.
Gig and sharing economy
Confirm worker and driver documents are genuine at sign-up.
Reverification
Re-check document authenticity during step-up checks or periodic review.
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SDKs behind this solution
Face Recognition SDK
Precise 1:1 and 1:N face matching, running entirely on your own infrastructure.
Face Liveness SDK
Passive and active anti-spoofing that catches presentation attacks before they reach matching.
ID Verification Suite
The complete eKYC flow for verifying identity during onboarding.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly does ID document liveness check for?
ID document liveness confirms that the captured identity document is a real physical ID, helping prevent fraud caused by digital screens, printed copies, photocopies, or manipulated images.
How is document liveness different from document recognition?
Document recognition extracts the information printed on an ID, while document liveness confirms the document itself is authentic. Used together, they make for a stronger identity-verification process.
Which document fraud attempts does it catch?
The SDK identifies spoofing attempts involving screen displays, printed documents, photocopies, and digitally altered or recaptured IDs.
Does document liveness add friction to the user experience?
No. The check runs during the normal document-capture step, so users don’t need to complete any extra actions.
Where does document verification actually get processed?
All processing happens on your own servers or directly on the device, so document images stay private and never leave your infrastructure.
Stop Fake Documents at Onboarding
Add ID liveness detection to your document capture step and catch fraud before it reaches verification.