Verification from the verified person's perspective

This article describes what the person who is to be verified — the counterparty on a document or a contact you've sent verification to — will see and do. It's useful when you want to explain to the verified person in advance what to expect.

Step by step

1. Invitation email — the verified person receives an email from Signi with a link. For a document, it's the same invitation as for signing, just with the information that identity verification will take place first.
2. Choosing the verification method — if you offered two verification groups, they pick one (e.g. "bank identity" or "document and selfie").
3. Going through the checks according to the chosen group — in the order they appear in the group; each component has its own screen:
   • Document + Liveness — they photograph the front and back of their ID and take a selfie with a short movement in front of the camera. Best done on a mobile phone — they get a link or QR code to transfer the verification to it.
   • BankID — they select their bank and log in as they would to online banking; then confirm sharing their data.
   • Verification micropayment — a QR code / payment details are displayed; they send a symbolic payment from their account.
   • Questionnaire — they read the text and confirm by ticking a checkbox.
   • Sanctions list check — runs in the background, the verified person does nothing.
4. Done — the verified person sees a confirmation that they've submitted the verification for review. For a document, they can then continue straight to signing — no need to wait for approval.

What if the verified person declines

The verified person can decline the verification (stating a reason). The verification ends in the Declined state and you'll see the reason in its detail — then it's up to you whether you offer them another group or handle the document differently.

What if they don't finish it

The verification stays in the Verification in progress state. You can Send again the invitation from the document or contact detail — the link remains valid.

Where to go next

• Verification components
• Reviewing and approving a verification

Related terms: remote identification · distance verification · counterparty identity verification