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Verify age, identity, detect fake IDs, populate customer data into delivery manifests, and sync to your POS system - [Industry | iGaming](https://idscan.net/identity-verification-for-igaming/): Identity verification for iGaming can verify age, check against banned player & self exclusion lists, for online gaming apps and websites. - [Industry | Casino](https://idscan.net/casino-id-scanner/) - [Industry | Cannabis Dispensaries](https://idscan.net/id-scanners-for-dispensaries/) - [Product | Alcohol vending machine](https://idscan.net/alcohol-vending-machine/): Age verification and identity proofing technology embedded inside an alcohol vending machine for unattended retail sales. - [Industry | Bars & Nightclubs](https://idscan.net/id-scanners-for-bars/) - [Product | CBD vending machine](https://idscan.net/cbd-vending-machine/): Age verification and identity proofing technology embedded inside a CBD vending machine for unattended retail sales. - [Product | Cannabis vending machine](https://idscan.net/cannabis-vending-machine/): Age verification and identity proofing technology embedded inside a cannabis vending machine for unattended retail sales. - [Industry | Banks](https://idscan.net/id-scanner-for-banks/) - [Industry | Automotive](https://idscan.net/id-scanning-for-automotive/) - [Industry | Transportation](https://idscan.net/id-scanning-for-transportation-companies/) - [Library | ID scanner feature comparison](https://idscan.net/id-scanner-feature-comparison/): Compare ID scanners from Thales, E-Seek, Panasonic, Unitech, Regula, and more. 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Here's what we found.](https://idscan.net/blog/we-tested-truthscan-on-ai-generated-and-real-id/) - [What you need to know about rising fraud across banks and credit unions, and how to stop it](https://idscan.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-rising-fraud-across-banks-and-credit-unions/) - [Top 7 worst IDs ever designed](https://idscan.net/blog/top-7-worst-ids-ever-designed/) - [Introducing API2: The Future of Digital Identity Verification](https://idscan.net/blog/introducing-api2-the-future-of-digital-identity-verification/) - [How ID scanning improves accuracy, speed, and fraud prevention](https://idscan.net/blog/how-id-scanning-improves-accuracy-speed-and-fraud-prevention/) - [Understanding ID verification in British Columbia under PIPA](https://idscan.net/blog/understanding-id-verification-in-british-columbia-under-pipa/) - [The Kids Online Safety Act and Its Impact on Identity Verification](https://idscan.net/blog/the-kids-online-safety-act-and-its-impact-on-identity-verification/) - [Nebraska’s new driver’s license and state ID](https://idscan.net/blog/nebraskas-new-drivers-license-and-state-id/) - [Verifying the new Apple digital ID & e-passport](https://idscan.net/blog/verifying-the-new-apple-digital-id-and-epassport/) - [Virginia moves toward legal recreational cannabis sales](https://idscan.net/blog/virginia-moves-toward-legal-recreational-cannabis-sales/) - [Oklahoma launches modernized ID Format](https://idscan.net/blog/oklahoma-launches-modernized-id-format/) - [Online Age Verification in 2026: Who’s on the Roadmap?](https://idscan.net/blog/online-age-verification-in-2026-whos-on-the-roadmap/) - [Psychedelic Legality in the United States](https://idscan.net/blog/psychedelic-legality-in-the-united-states/) - [Oklahoma lawmakers push back against sharing driver’s license data](https://idscan.net/blog/oklahoma-lawmakers-push-back-against-sharing-drivers-license-data/) - [Canada’s evolving Anti-Money Laundering regulations](https://idscan.net/blog/canadas-evolving-anti-money-laundering-regulations/) - [West Virginia HB 4843 | ID Scanners & Consumer Privacy](https://idscan.net/blog/west-virginia-hb4843-id-scanners-and-consumer-privacy/) - [ID Scanning Requirements for Vape Sales in 2026](https://idscan.net/blog/id-scanning-requirements-for-vape-sales-in-2026/) - [2026 supply chain & logistics ID fraud report](https://idscan.net/blog/2026-supply-chain-logistics-id-fraud-report/) - [Everything to know about California IDs](https://idscan.net/blog/everything-to-know-about-california-ids/) - [Micro-perforations on U.S. IDs](https://idscan.net/blog/micro-perforations-on-us-ids/) - [How to read and recognize veteran designations on US IDs and drivers licenses](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-read-and-recognize-veteran-designation-on-us-ids-and-drivers-licenses/) - [Utah HB 437 | New alcohol ID requirements](https://idscan.net/blog/utah-hb-437-new-alcohol-id-requirements/) - [How to verify Pakistani drivers licenses and IDs](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-verify-pakistani-id-and-driver-license/) - [New Montana ID format released](https://idscan.net/blog/new-montana-id-format-released/) - [How to Read Common Access Cards (CACs)](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-read-common-access-cards-cacs/) - [Maryland’s butterfly symbol on driver’s licenses](https://idscan.net/blog/marylands-butterfly-symbol-on-drivers-licenses/) - [Illinois mobile ID acceptance and use](https://idscan.net/blog/illinois-mobile-id-acceptance-and-use/) - [How anti-spoofing and liveness detection strengthen identity verification](https://idscan.net/blog/how-anti-spoofing-and-liveness-detection-strengthen-identity-verification/) - [South Carolina Act No. 42 | Liquor liability and ID Scanning](https://idscan.net/blog/south-carolina-act-no-42-liquor-liability-and-id-scanning/) - [How to verify drivers licenses and IDs from US territories](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-verify-us-territory-id-and-driver-license/) - [Holograms and Lenticular Prints on U.S. IDs](https://idscan.net/blog/holograms-and-lenticular-prints-on-us-ids/) - [Non-Domiciled CDLs: A Breakdown by State](https://idscan.net/blog/non-domiciled-cdls-a-breakdown-by-state/) - [The Growing Need for Identity Verification in Fintech](https://idscan.net/blog/identity-verification-in-fintech/) - [Should You Pass KYC and ID Verification Costs to Your Customers?](https://idscan.net/blog/identity-verification-fee/) - [Challenges with the new California drivers license format](https://idscan.net/blog/challenges-with-the-new-california-drivers-license-format/) - [How to verify Canadian drivers licences](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-verify-canadian-drivers-licences/) - [How to scan IDs into MeridianLink](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-scan-ids-using-meridian-link/) - [Reading RFID for Identity Verification](https://idscan.net/blog/reading-rfid-for-identity-verification/) - [How to read and verify non-domiciled CDLs](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-read-and-verify-non-domiciled-cdls/) - [Can a fraudster fake a digital ID?](https://idscan.net/blog/can-a-fraudster-fake-a-digital-id/) - [How to verify Mexican drivers licenses and other common IDs](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-verify-mexican-drivers-licenses-en/) - [What is OCR in ID scanning and document verification?](https://idscan.net/blog/what-is-ocr-in-id-and-document-scanning/) - [New Texas ID format released](https://idscan.net/blog/new-texas-id-format-released/) - [What are frequent ID scanning mistakes?](https://idscan.net/blog/what-are-frequent-id-scanning-mistakes/) - [Are Chinese-made fake IDs getting too good to catch?](https://idscan.net/blog/how-good-are-chinese-made-fake-ids/) - [We tested 11 of the top fake ID scanner apps | Here's what we found](https://idscan.net/blog/testing-fake-id-scanner-apps/) - [ID Scanning Law Updates | H1 2025](https://idscan.net/blog/id-scanning-law-updates-h1-2025/) - [A New South Carolina Driver’s License is Coming Soon](https://idscan.net/blog/a-new-north-carolina-drivers-license-is-coming-soon/) - [9 major changes to the identity verification industry we're tracking in 2025](https://idscan.net/blog/9-major-changes-to-the-identity-verification-industry-were-tracking-in-2025/) - [How to verify Australian drivers licenses](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-verify-australian-drivers-licenses/) - [Ghost Student IDs: The hidden threat to campus security](https://idscan.net/blog/ghost-student-ids-the-hidden-threat-to-campus-security/): In today’s increasingly digitized academic environments one of the lesser-known threats to campus safety is the emergence of ghost student IDs - [How VeriScan can help prevent credit card chargebacks](https://idscan.net/blog/how-veriscan-can-help-prevent-credit-card-chargebacks/) - [How federal buildings can comply with REAL ID Act requirements](https://idscan.net/blog/how-federal-buildings-can-comply-with-real-id-act-requirements/): After numerous deadline extensions, REAL IDs are now mandatory to gain access to all federal buildings and nuclear facilities. - [Why Same-Day Minnesota IDs Are Failing Verification](https://idscan.net/blog/why-same-day-minnesota-ids-are-failing-verification/) - [Understanding Ignition Interlock IDs and how to identify them in the U.S. and Canada](https://idscan.net/blog/understanding-interlock-ids-and-how-to-identify-them-in-the-us-and-canada/) - [Texas SB 650 - ID verification now required for alcohol sales](https://idscan.net/blog/texas-ab-650-id-verification-for-alcohol-sales/): In a historic move to inhibit underage alcohol consumption, Texas has unanimously passed SB 650 requiring ID scanning for alcohol sales. - [Navigating EU hotel ID scanning laws, GDPR,  and the future of digital identity](https://idscan.net/blog/navigating-eu-hotel-id-scanning-laws-gdpr-and-the-future-of-digital-identity/): EU hotel ID scanning laws can be a complex thing to navigate. With both GDPR and local laws, compliance can be tricky for ID scanning. - [Best practices for global ID verification](https://idscan.net/blog/best-practices-for-global-id-verification/): In an increasingly digital and global economy, global ID verification has become a cornerstone of fraud reduction and compliance operations. - [Which countries have QR codes on their IDs?](https://idscan.net/blog/which-countries-have-qr-codes-on-their-ids/) - [Are REAL IDs really harder to fake?](https://idscan.net/blog/are-real-ids-really-harder-to-fake/): REAL IDs intend to strengthen national security, but many are questioning if they will deliver the level of security intended. - [Which states have age restrictions for social media?](https://idscan.net/blog/which-states-have-age-restrictions-for-social-media/): Since 2022, lawmakers in 17 states and counting have passed or considered legislation to place age restrictions for social media sites. - [Utah first state to require apps verify the age of their users](https://idscan.net/blog/utah-first-state-to-require-apps-verify-the-age-of-their-users/) - [When can businesses start verifying mobile IDs for online transactions?](https://idscan.net/blog/when-can-businesses-start-verifying-mobile-ids-for-online-transactions/): While brick-and-mortar businesses can verify mDLs today, the digital verification process is still a work in progress. - [Can AI-generated fake IDs be caught?](https://idscan.net/blog/can-ai-generated-fake-ids-be-caught/): AI-generated IDs are growing more sophisticated and accessible - can ID verification systems catch them before fraud occurs? - [ID fraud and the economy - why businesses should increase their investment in fraud-fighting tools](https://idscan.net/blog/id-fraud-and-the-economy/): Every identity verification provider is reporting on it: identity fraud is on the rise. Increasingly accessible and sophisticated fraud tools,... - [How to obtain proof of address](https://idscan.net/blog/how-to-obtain-proof-of-address/) - [How businesses can prevent synthetic identity fraud](https://idscan.net/blog/how-businesses-can-prevent-synthetic-identity-fraud/) - [ID Scanning Laws for Dispensaries](https://idscan.net/blog/id-scanning-laws-for-dispensaries/) - [5 things we're most excited about for MRC Vegas 2025](https://idscan.net/blog/5-things-were-most-excited-about-for-mrc-vegas-2025/): MRC Vegas is just around the corner, so we wanted to highlight some can't-miss aspects of this year's event. - [New Hampshire releases new ID format](https://idscan.net/blog/new-hampshire-releases-new-id-format/): For the first time since 2017, New Hampshire has released a new ID format featuring new design elements and security features. - [2024 Automotive ID Fraud Report](https://idscan.net/blog/2024-automotive-id-fraud-report/): These analyzed over 1.7 million ID verification transactions in the North American automotive industry to spot ID fraud trends. - [2024 Casino ID Fraud](https://idscan.net/blog/2024-casino-id-fraud/): We analyzed 9 million ID verifications at casinos over a one-year period and found that ID fraud is steadily increasing. - [DMV data verification checks add two states](https://idscan.net/blog/two-states-added-to-dmv-data-verification-checks/): Oklahoma and New Hampshire are now available for DMV data verification checks, allowing for instant document validation. - [How to compare identity verification software solutions](https://idscan.net/blog/compare-identity-verification-software-solutions/): Comparing identity verification software solutions can be overwhelming. We created a guide to help you make the best decision for... - [Top ID scanners for vape shops](https://idscan.net/blog/top-id-scanners-for-vape-shops/): As vape usage continues to grow, more stores continue to open, but what are the best id scanners for vape shops? - [ID Scanning Laws Updates | Q3 2024](https://idscan.net/blog/id-scanning-laws-updates-q3-2024/) - [Google Wallet introduces digital passport functionality](https://idscan.net/blog/google-wallet-introduces-digital-passport-functionality/): In September 2024, Google unveiled the ability for US customers to digitize their passport in their Google Wallet. - [Do Enhanced Drivers Licenses need to be treated differently by ID verification technology?](https://idscan.net/blog/do-enhanced-drivers-licenses-need-to-be-treated-different-by-identity-verification-technology/): Enhanced Drivers Licenses (EDLs) prove US citizenship in addition to identity. This format is designed to aide citizens entering the border. - [Why some Hawaii IDs don't scan](https://idscan.net/blog/why-some-hawaii-ids-dont-scan/): Hawaiians have had issues with their REAL IDs properly scanning, likely caused by a change in format on the barcode. - [2024: The Year of the Mobile ID](https://idscan.net/blog/2024-the-year-of-the-mobile-id/): 2024 marked a key inflection point in mobile ID implementation, as well as legislation for future applications. - [Wear your "I voted" stickers with pride - just not on your ID](https://idscan.net/blog/remove-i-voted-stickers-from-id/): As the 2024 election season heats up, with trends pointing toward record-breaking voter turnout, voters should be cautious about placing their I Voted stickers on their IDs. - [ProKYC: Synthetic Identity Fraud as a Service](https://idscan.net/blog/prokyc-synthetic-identity-fraud/): ProKYC is selling deepfake tools in the cybercriminal underground that aid in synthetic identity theft - learn how to protect your business. - [Preventing ID fraud related organized cargo theft](https://idscan.net/blog/preventing-id-fraud-related-organized-cargo-theft/) - [Our top 3 takeaways from the NACS Conference](https://idscan.net/blog/our-top-3-takeaways-from-the-nacs-conference/): Learnings from NACS 2024, related to use of ID scanning technology by c-stores and quick shop retailers for age verification and security. - [How to scan IDs into Excel spreadsheets using ParseLink](https://idscan.net/blog/parselink-for-excel-data-automation/): ParseLink offers Excel data automation, allowing for quick and error-free form filling and eliminating the need for manual data entry. - [IDScan.net 2024 fake ID report](https://idscan.net/blog/idscan-net-2024-fake-id-report/): Check out our 2024 fake ID report where we discuss statistics and trends surrounding fake ID use by underage individuals. - [A New Alaska Driver’s License Is Coming Soon](https://idscan.net/blog/a-new-alaska-drivers-license-is-coming-soon/) - [Add ID-activated door locks with VeriLocks](https://idscan.net/blog/add-id-activated-door-locks-with-verilocks/): Learn more about VeriLocks - ID scanning activated door locks and access control using a tablet-based ID scanner. - [Illinois SB 3098 | Age verification for online tobacco sales](https://idscan.net/blog/illinois-sb-3098-age-verification-for-online-tobacco-sales/): Effective January 1, 2025, Illinois SB 3098 will require all online tobacco related sales to employ age verification prior to sales. - [Which dating apps have identity verification?](https://idscan.net/blog/which-dating-apps-have-identity-verification/): Dating apps can be a great resource for meeting new people – 10% of adults met their spouse or partner... - [Which social media sites have identity verification?](https://idscan.net/blog/which-social-media-sites-have-identity-verification/): As social media sites face increased pressure to verify identity, we have aggregated the most recent status across the most popular sites... - [What is Band 14?](https://idscan.net/blog/what-is-band-14/): Band 14 is a network established in 2012 to ensure reliable emergency communications are available for first responders and dispatchers. - [Why do casinos scan your ID?](https://idscan.net/blog/why-do-casinos-scan-your-id/): There are a wide variety of reasons why casinos elect to scan your ID on-site. Here we’ll review each of the primary reasons. - [Is it legal for a store to scan your ID?](https://idscan.net/blog/is-it-legal-for-a-store-to-scan-your-id/): Stores scan your ID for a variety of reasons. It is most commonly used for age verification at checkout, but is also used for returns to prevent return fraud, or BOPIS fraud. - [Tennessee issues new ID format](https://idscan.net/blog/tennessee-issues-new-id-format/): Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security began issuing a new driver's license and ID format for the first time since 2019. - [Pennsylvania SB 117 | Amendments to the Liquor Code](https://idscan.net/blog/pennsylvania-sb-117-amendments-to-the-liquor-code/): Pennsylvania is considering SB 117, which would require businesses with a wine expanded permit to use an ID scanner prior to any wine sales. - [Benefits of identity verification to automate casino player card reprinting and enrollment](https://idscan.net/blog/benefits-of-id-scanning-for-casino-player-card-reprinting-and-enrollment/): Kiosks with identity verification optimize processes to allow for increased enrollment and efficient casino player card reprinting. ---