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Selling age-restricted products without proper verification can result in fines up to $10,000+ and license suspension. Check ID helps you verify every customer instantly and accurately, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations.
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The leading ID verification solution for age-restricted retail
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Everything You Need for Compliance
Industry-leading technology built for small business owners
Scan Any ID Type
Physical IDs via barcode, mobile driver's licenses from Apple Wallet, ePassports and National ID cards via NFC.
Lightning Fast Scanning
PDF417 barcode scanning takes under 1 second. Keep lines moving during your busiest hours.
Offline Scanning
No internet required for scanning. All ID verification happens locally on your device for speed and privacy.
Customizable Age Verification
Set minimum age requirements (18, 21, or custom). Get instant visual alerts for underage customers.
Guest List Management
Track VIPs, maintain banned lists, and manage custom groups for events or repeat customers.
Complete ID Information
View name, DOB, age, address, physical description, expiration date, and more in clear detail.
Why Check ID is the Smart Choice
Join thousands of businesses protecting themselves from liability
Free daily scans included. One-time unlock for unlimited scanning.
Industry-leading speed keeps your customers happy and lines moving.
No PII stored from scans. Your customers' data stays on their ID.
Common Questions About Check ID
Everything you need to know about our ID scanner app
About Check ID
Check ID is an iOS app for instant age verification that scans physical driver's licenses, mobile driver's licenses from Apple Wallet, ePassports, and National ID cards worldwide via NFC. All scanning happens locally on your device for speed and privacy. Check ID supports driver's licenses from all 50 US states and international documents.
Check ID helps businesses comply with Tobacco 21 laws and state alcohol regulations. Free to download with daily free scans. Unlock unlimited scans with a one-time purchase. Download Check ID from the Apple App Store.
Is Check ID free to use?
Check ID is free to download with a limited number of free scans every day. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited scans with no additional per-scan charges. Check ID can also scan most ePassports and National ID cards worldwide using NFC on supported iPhones, at no extra cost.
Does Check ID store customer data?
Check ID stores no personally identifiable information from scanned IDs. Names can optionally be saved to guest lists on your device, but nothing else is retained.
Does Check ID work offline?
Yes, Check ID works offline with no internet connection required. All ID scanning and age verification happens locally on your device.
How fast does Check ID scan IDs?
Lightning fast. Driver's license barcodes scan in under 1 second. Passports and mobile driver's licenses are equally quick. All scanning happens locally on your device for speed and privacy.
Can Check ID scan mobile driver's licenses?
Yes, Check ID supports mobile driver's licenses (mDL) stored in Apple Wallet. As more states adopt digital IDs, Check ID is ready to verify them instantly and securely.
What types of ID can Check ID scan?
Check ID scans driver's licenses from all 50 US states via PDF417 barcode, mobile driver's licenses from Apple Wallet, and most ePassports and National ID cards worldwide using NFC on supported iPhones.
Is Check ID compliant with Tobacco 21 laws?
Yes, Check ID helps businesses comply with federal Tobacco 21 laws and state age verification requirements. You can set the minimum age to 21 for tobacco and alcohol sales, or customize it for other age-restricted products.
Does Check ID keep a scan history?
Check ID optionally stores a 7-day history of your scan activity. No personally identifiable information is retained in the history.
What devices does Check ID run on?
Check ID is available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18.6 or later. Download it free from the Apple App Store with no account or payment required.
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