SmartDoc
Identity document validation technology
SmartDoc offers global ID document validation with advanced software, including facial recognition, for authentication. It's a cost-effective alternative to manual checks, enhancing security and fraud protection for businesses.

SmartDoc highlights
Facial recognition
Facial Recognition checks available through our Advanced and Expert services.
Facial Recognition checks available through our Advanced and Expert services.
Document processing
The ability to process more document types with a simplified end-user experience.
The ability to process more document types with a simplified end-user experience.
PEP and sanctions
Inclusive PEP and Sanctions screening with all SmartDoc checks.
Inclusive PEP and Sanctions screening with all SmartDoc checks.
Failure review
All OCR failures sent for manual review.
All OCR failures sent for manual review.
Why should you utilise identity document validation technology?




How Does SmartDoc Work?
SmartSearch's identity validation technology, with facial recognition, enhances digital identification in SmartDoc Advance and Expert, eliminating in-person verification. It combines advanced authentication and biometric technology to confirm real identities, keeping your business safe from fraud and compliant with KYC and AML requirements.
- ID Capture
- Liveness Detection
- Image Comparison



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There’s a reason over 7,000 clients put their trust in us
The onboarding process has allowed us to enhance our user experience, whilst improving compliance oversight without the need for manual intervention.
Audit & Compliance Manager, Acasta Europe LimitedThe ease and efficiency of the AML checks made SmartSearch really stand out. We were particularly impressed with the automatic reporting feature that instantly downloaded to the back-office system to deliver a full audit-trail of our clients.
Arena Investment ManagementThe SmartSearch system is easily accessible and very user-friendly. Customer service is excellent and any queries are met with a very quick and knowledgeable response.
Karen Hogan, Thorntons InvestmentsServing professional AML regulated industries
Trusted by over 7,000 regulated businesses, SmartSearch's next-generation technology is the UK's leading solution for AML and risk management.
Ensuring Solicitors and Legal firms are AML compliant
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Delivering AML compliance for Financial Services firms
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Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance
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Deliver a frictionless customer journey
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