Enter their name and choose the situation — this goes on the record for both of you.
Their name
Please enter their name
Situation
Watching my pet or home
Kids & carpool
Entering my home
Getting in my car
Helping someone I care for
Other situation
The person being scanned must be present and willing.
Step 2 of 4
Get their consent first
Before you scan, show them this screen. They need to agree to having their ID verified.
Show this to the person you're verifying
Jane — someone would like to verify your identity before this interaction.
This takes about 30 seconds. A timestamped record will be created for both of you. Your ID image is never stored — only your name and verification status.
⚠ Disclaimer — Nearknown is an interaction record and identity logging service. It is not a substitute for personal judgment, professional background screening, or other due diligence. Identity verification results are provided by a third-party provider and Nearknown makes no warranty as to their accuracy. You remain solely responsible for decisions made using this information. Learn more
Step 3 of 4
Scan their ID
Ask them to hold up their government-issued ID. Tap to take a photo.
Alpha mode — ID scan is simulated. Real verification powered by Stripe Identity coming soon. The record is still created.
Tap to scan ID
Point your camera at their driver's license, passport, or state ID
Their ID image is processed securely and never stored by Nearknown.
Verifying identity
This takes about 30 seconds.
ID image received
Checking document authenticity
Confirming identity
Creating shared record
Identity verified
Identity confirmed. A shared record has been created for both of you.
Trust Scan receipt
Verified—
Situation—
Scanned by—
ResultIdentity confirmed ✓
Time—
Record ID—
Send them a copy
Send them a text with their record. Opens your Messages app — you hit send.
+1
✓ Messages opened — hit send to complete
All done.
The record is saved. Both of you can move forward with confidence.