> ## Documentation Index
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# Base identity verification

Every identity verification in Annature includes a **base identity verification**. This captures the individual’s identification documents and corroborates their details against trusted independent data sources.

Base identity verification is designed to satisfy regulatory and business requirements for confirming identity — such as those set by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) — without requiring Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) screening.

AML & CTF screening can be added as an optional check. See [AML & CTF screening checks](/documentation/identity-verification/aml-ctf-screening-checks).

If you are built against `/v1/`, see [Migrating to v2](/documentation/identity-verification/migrating-to-v2).

## How it works

When an individual completes a verification, Annature securely captures their personal details and identification documents. This information is then verified using ComplyCube’s **Multi-bureau check**, which confirms the identity against a wide range of trusted and independent data sources.

## What is a Multi-bureau check?

ComplyCube’s Multi-bureau check is a real-time identity verification service that corroborates an individual’s details — such as name, date of birth, address, and identification number — against a wide range of authoritative sources. These sources include:

* **Credit agencies**: Data from credit reference agencies
* **Government authorities**: Information from motor vehicle registrations, electoral rolls, land registries, and court records
* **Utility providers**: Records from water, gas, and electricity companies
* **Telecommunications providers**: Data from mobile and landline service providers
* **Postal authorities**: Address information from national postal services
* **Commercial and consumer databases**: Opt-in data from marketing and consumer platforms
* **Trusted third-party aggregators**: Additional verified data sources

This approach ensures a comprehensive and resilient identity verification process, even if one data source is temporarily unavailable.

## Use cases

Base identity verification is suited to scenarios where reliable identity confirmation is essential. Common examples include:

* **Human Resources**: Verifying ID during new employee onboarding
* **Equipment or vehicle hire**: Confirming identity before renting out high-value assets
* **Tax and accounting services**: Satisfying TPB and ATO obligations for identity verification
* **Education and training**: Verifying student or enrollee identities in regulated programs

## Benefits

* **Regulatory compliance**: Satisfies requirements set by the ATO and TPB for identity verification
* **Fast and accurate**: Real-time results typically returned within seconds
* **Secure document collection**: Captures and stores ID documentation securely for compliance records
* **Resilient verification infrastructure**: Multi-bureau approach reduces dependency on any single data provider
* **Streamlined experience**: Minimises friction for individuals while maintaining strong verification outcomes

To create a verification via the API, see [Create a verification](/api-reference/verifications/create-verification).