ID – Lithuanian Identity Card Validity Check

How to verify a Lithuanian identity card online?

How does the Lithuanian identity card validity verification work online?

After your purchase is validated, you will receive an email with credentials to log into our identity web application (please check your spam folder a few minutes after purchase if you do not receive the activation email).

• Platform access
  • You log into the web application using the credentials received by email after your purchase or registration.
• Verification mode selection
  • From your dashboard, you choose the option “Verify an identity document.”
• Document upload
  • You upload the scan(s) (front/back) of the identity document, as image (.jpg, .png) or PDF files.
  • No additional manipulation (cropping, rotation, etc.) is required: the system automatically detects the orientation and the MRZ area.
• Automatic analysis
  • The service reads the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) and verifies the security keys.
  • It checks essential information (card number, date of birth, expiration date, etc.) as well as the integrity of the document via the check digits.
• Instant result
  • The analysis results are displayed immediately in the interface as a status (pass/fail) and a detailed report (PDF, JSON or XML).
  • The report specifies the recognized fields and the validity of each element (check digits, date consistency, etc.).
• Report download and archiving
  • You can download or view the PDF report directly.
  • The data remains available in the history for later consultation, but you have the option to delete it at any time (privacy guarantee).
• Optional integration (API)
  • If you have a CRM or ERP, you can use the API to automate verification: the document is sent to the service and the report (or simply the status) is returned to your internal software.
  • You can find all the details at these links:
    • Identity API
    • Resources API
• Account and credit management
  • Your analyses are charged only in case of successful MRZ detection (i.e., if the information has been correctly extracted).
  • You can check your credit balance at any time and, if necessary, subscribe to a plan adapted to your needs.
• Support and assistance
  • In case of difficulty or questions, you can contact support by email or through the integrated help interface.
  • Additional resources (guides, FAQ, API documentation) are also available online.

You can find all details on the product page Identity Web Suite.

Professionals, do you need to integrate identity document validation into your business processes?

We offer subscriptions that may better suit your needs! You can find all details on the pricing page.

We also provide a service to verify all identity or resource documents via API AND through our web application.

You can find all details at these links:

• Identity Web Suite
• Identity API

Use Cases

• Recruitment and Onboarding
  When you need to validate a candidate’s identity before signing an employment contract, online identity document verification ensures document compliance and limits fraud risks. You save time in administrative processes and offer a smoother experience to your future employees.
• Real Estate Rental
  When signing a lease, you can require verification of identity proof to validate the tenant’s seriousness. This step ensures the submitted document is authentic and that information (name, birth date, etc.) has not been modified or forged.
• KYC Process (Know Your Customer)
  In banking, finance, or for service providers subject to anti-money laundering and fraud prevention obligations, identity validation is essential. MRZ reading and security key verification help comply with regulations while simplifying checks.
• Online Service Registration
  Whether for access to a gambling platform, online trading, or any other service requiring proof of majority or strong authentication, automatic identity document checking allows quick verification that the user meets legal conditions.
• B2B Relationships or Partnerships
  In some partnerships or commercial contracts, identity proof may be required to confirm the identity of a partner or legal representative. Automated identity document verification helps secure transactions and builds trust between parties.

What are the differences between the “Standard” and “Plus” verification levels of

the Lithuanian identity card?

We offer two levels of analysis and validation: the “Standard” level and the “Plus” level, which differ by the elements analyzed.

The “Standard” level allows you to:

• Perform automatic optical character recognition (OCR) of the document
• Extract the information
• Verify the format and consistency of the information present in the MRZ (document number format, personal number format if present, date formats and consistency, etc.)
• Automatically check that the expiration date has not passed
• Verify the MRZ security keys

The “Plus” level additionally allows you to:

• Read and extract the personal number from the barcode on the back of the card (Asmens kodas)
• Compare this personal number with the one present in the MRZ
• Extract information from the personal number and compare it with the information on the card (gender, date of birth, serial number, etc.)
• Verify the check digit of the personal number
• Verify that the document’s validity period is consistent with the holder’s age (this may vary)

All this in just a few seconds!

How are the results of the Lithuanian identity card validity analysis presented?

The analysis results are available for download from the identity suite history in PDF / JSON / XML formats.

“Standard” verification level:

“Plus” verification level:

What document formats are accepted?

You can send your documents as jpg / jpeg / png images or as PDF files.

Scans/photos do not need to be cropped or retouched: they are automatically detected during the Lithuanian identity card validity verification.

It is possible to send the front and back of the card on the same scan and in any order (front first and back below, or vice versa): they will be sorted and recognition will be done without problem.

The same applies to tilt: scans can be slightly tilted or poorly oriented; our service will recognize them correctly!

Am I charged if the information is not correctly extracted from the Lithuanian identity card validity verification?

How does Lithuanian identity card validity verification work?

An automatic reading zone, or optical reading zone, is an area on an official document reserved for reading, identification, and validation of that document.

Thus, documents such as passports, national identity cards, residence permits, and driver’s licenses may or must contain, depending on the country and document version, an optical reading zone.

It is located in the lower part of identity documents: it contains all the information present on the document with security keys allowing verification of their authenticity and that they have not been modified.

The information found varies depending on the type of document.

How is the Lithuanian identity card MRZ band composed?

Cards issued since 2021 have three lines of text, each containing alphanumeric characters.

What data is extracted from the Lithuanian identity card MRZ band?

The data extracted from the Lithuanian identity card MRZ band are as follows:

• First line:

1. Document Type: 2 characters, code indicating the document type, represented by the letters “ID”.
2. Issuing Country: 3 characters, the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code of the issuing country.
3. Card Number: 8 characters, unique card number.
4. Separator: 1 character, “<“.
5. Check Digit: 1 character, check digit of the unique card number.
6. Personal Number: 11 characters, personal number of the holder.
7. End of line: “<” to complete the line.

• Second line:

1. Date of Birth: 6 characters, year, month, and day of birth in YYMMDD format.
2. Check Digit: 1 character, check digit of the date of birth.
3. Gender: 1 character, “M” for male, “F” for female.
4. Expiration Date: 6 digits, expiration date of the card in YYMMDD format.
5. Check Digit: 1 character, check digit of the expiration date.
6. Country Code: 3 characters, ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code of the holder’s nationality.
7. End of line: 11 characters, chevrons to complete the line.
8. Check Digit: 1 character, check digit of the concatenation of characters from line 1 (6-15), line 2 (1-7), and line 2 (9-15).

• Third line:

1. Holder’s Last and First Names: holder’s last and first names, starting with the last name followed by the first name. The last name and first name are separated by two < characters. In the case of compound last names, compound first names or multiple first names, they are separated by the < character. Spaces and apostrophes are replaced by the < character and the name is truncated to 30 characters if necessary, with any accents on letters removed. The line is then completed with the < character.

What is the barcode present on Lithuanian biometric identity cards?

There is a barcode in the center of the Lithuanian biometric identity card: it encodes the personal number of the cardholder, which is unique and also found on the front under the label “Personal number” or “Asmens kodas”.

What is the personal identification number (Asmens Kodas) present on Lithuanian identity cards?

A national identification number (NIN) is used by governments of many countries to uniquely identify their citizens or residents for employment, taxation, social benefits, healthcare, banking, and other governmental functions.

It allows authorities to use a unique identifier linked to a database, thus reducing the risk of identification errors. It is often found on citizens’ national identity documents.

The Lithuanian personal number is therefore the equivalent of the French social security number (NIR).

How is the Lithuanian personal code (Asmens Kodas) composed?

In Lithuania, the personal code (asmens kodas) consists of 11 digits and currently takes the form G YYMMDD NNN C, where G corresponds to gender and century of birth, YYMMDD to the date of birth, NNN to the serial number, and C to the check digit.

In this system, the first digit (G) indicates both the person’s gender (odd for male, even for female) and their century of birth.

The last digit represents the check digit used to verify the validity of the constituent information.