ID – Check French passport validity online

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How to check the authenticity of a French passport online?

Many business or personnel processes require the presentation of proof of identity: recruitment, rentals, KYC processes, etc.

Nowadays, the pieces are usually scanned or photographed before being sent by email: therefore, it becomes complex to ensure that these pieces are authentic and have not been modified with image processing software such as Photoshop.

Our product addresses this issue and allows the verification of the validity of a French passport online by using information from its MRZ strip, analyzing it and verifying the security keys that ensure its authenticity.

And this in a few seconds!

Use cases

• Recruitment and onboarding
  When you need to validate a candidate’s identity before signing an employment contract, online verification of an identity document ensures that documents are compliant and limits the risk of fraud. You save time in your administrative procedures and offer a smoother experience to your future employees.

• Real estate rental
  When signing a lease, you can require the verification of proof of identity to validate the tenant’s seriousness. This step ensures that the document provided is authentic and that the information (name, date of birth, etc.) has not been altered or falsified.

• Process KYC (Know Your Customer)
  In the banking or financial sector or for service providers subject to anti-money laundering and anti-fraud obligations, identity validation is an essential element. The MRZ reading and verification of security keys make it possible to comply with the regulations in force while simplifying checks.

• Registering for an online service
  Whether it is for access to a gambling platform, online trading or any other service requiring proof of majority or advanced authentication, the automatic verification of the identity document makes it possible to quickly verify that the user meets the legal requirements.

• B2B relationships or partnerships
  In some partnerships or commercial contracts, proof of identity may be required to ensure the identity of a partner or legal representative. Automated ID verification helps secure transactions and builds trust between parties.

How does the online French passport validity check work?

After validation of your purchase, you will receive an email with the credentials to connect to our identity web application (check in spam a few minutes after purchase if you have not received the activation email).

• Access to the platform

  • You log in to the web app using the credentials you receive by email after your purchase or registration.

• Selecting the Verification Mode

  • From your dashboard, you choose the option “Verify an identity document”.

• Downloading the document

  • You import the scan(s) (front and back) of the ID, as an image (.jpg, .png) or PDF.

  • No additional handling (cropping, rotating, etc.) is required: the system automatically detects the orientation and MRZ area.

• Automatic Scan

  • The service reads the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) tape and verifies the security keys.

  • It checks the essential information (card number, date of birth, expiry date, etc.) as well as the integrity of the document via check digits.

• Instant result

  • The results of the analysis are immediately displayed in the interface as a status (passed/failed) and a detailed report (PDF, JSON or XML).

  • The report specifies the recognized fields and the validity of each element (control keys, date consistency, etc.).

• Download and archive reports

  • You can download or view the PDF report directly.

  • The data remains available in the history for future reference, 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 the verification: the document is then forwarded to the department and the report (or just the status) is sent back to your internal software.

  • You can find all the details on these links :
    • Identity API
    • Resources API

• Managing your account and credits

  • Your analyses are debited only if MRZ is successfully detected (i.e., if the information could be retrieved correctly).

  • You can check your credit balance at any time and, if necessary, take out a subscription tailored to your needs.

• Support and assistance

  • If you have any difficulties or questions, you can contact support via email or through the built-in help interface.

  • Additional resources (guides, FAQs, API documentation) are also available online.

Full details can be found on the Suite web identité product page.

Professionals, do you need validation by API or web application?

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

We also offer a service for verifying all proofs of identity or resources via API and our web application.

You can find all the details on these links :

• Identity API
• Resources API

How are the results of the French passport validity analysis presented?

The results of the analysis are available for download from the history of the identity suite in PDF / JSON / XML format:

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 when checking the validity of your French passport.

You can send the front with the MRZ band, or both passport pages: the passport mrz band will be detected and recognition will be trouble-free.

The same goes for inclination: scans may be a little tilted/misaligned: they will be recognized by our service!

Example:

Or:

How does the French passport validity check work?

A machine-readable zone, or machine-readable zone, is an area on an official document reserved for reading, identifying and validating the document.

For example, documents such as passports, French national identity cards, residence permits and driving licenses can or must include an optical reading zone, depending on the country and document version.

It is located at the bottom of identity documents: it contains all the information on the document, with security keys to check that it is authentic and has not been altered.

The information it contains varies according to the type of document.

How is the French passport MRZ strip made up?

Passports have two lines of text, each containing alphanumeric characters.

For details of the information it contains, please consult our article at the following address: Secure file – Checking a passport’s MRZ band.

Why use the MRZ strip of a passport to detect fraud?

The data found there is the card data protected by multiple validation keys, making it difficult to modify them. It is therefore one of the verification tools used by airport aviation security to ensure that identity documents have not been falsified.

What data is extracted from the French passport MRZ line?

The data extracted from the MRZ band are as follows:

• Front row:

1. Document Type: A code indicating the type of document, represented by the letter “P”.
2. Type: one character for countries that distinguish between passport types.
3. Country code : 3-character code for the issuing country.
4. Last name and first name : Last name and first name of the person separated by two “<“, then completed by “<“.

• Second line:

1. Document number : 9 alpha-numeric characters.
2. Control key : 1 numeric character, document number control key.
3. Nationality: 3 characters indicating nationality according to ISO 3166-1 alpha-3.
4. Date of birth: 6 numeric characters (two-digit year, month and day in YYMMDD format).
5. Control key : 1 numeric character, control key for date of birth.
6. Gender : 1 character, “M” for male, “F” for female.
7. Expiry date: 6 numeric characters (two-digit year, month and day in YYMMDD format).
8. Control key : 1 numeric character, expiry date control key.
9. Personal number: 14 alphanumeric characters, used by some countries.
10. Control key : 1 numeric character, personal number control key (or “<” if chevrons only).
11. Control key : 1 numeric character, global control key.

Will I be charged if the passport MRZ information is not extracted correctly

of the French passport validity check?

The answer is no! Only a document that has been correctly recognized is billable!

If the attachment is not detected or is detected incorrectly, you will not be billed: only a successful analysis will be deducted from your verification credits.

Personal data

You can delete all data once the report has been downloaded: simply delete the analysis from the web interface history!

Data is also automatically deleted after 3 months.

You can find detailed information about personal data on our dedicated page: Privacy policy.

Terms and conditions of sale

You can find the details of our general terms and conditions at the following address: TrustDocHub T&Cs.