Information extraction from identity cards

This synchronous API processes and controls official French ID documents:

Control categories

The control categories returned by the API are the following:

  • Data coherency: Verifies the format and the content of the extracted information.
  • Visual controls: Verifies the visual conformity of the document.
  • Metadata: Verifies the metadata of the file to detect document alterations.

Status codes

The API returns the following status codes:

Code Code Name Description
1.0 conform The document has been fully verified by the AI, it is valid and conform
2.1 bluriness The document could not be processed: Bluriness
2.2 readability The document could not be processed: Could not read textual information
4.0 toVerify We could not process all the controls on the given document, please review its authenticity
5.0 AIRejected At least one element on the document is suspected to be fraudulent
* National ID Cards (2003 or 2021 model) * Biometric Passports * Living Permits (2011 or 2021 model) * Driver License (2013 model)

The API extract in real-time relevant information and control information. Control information (depends on the type of identity card):

  • Global Status - is the identity card a real valid card: true or false
  • Are the initials are present on the photo
  • Is the MRZ stripe conform regarding other extracted information
  • Is the MRZ stripe valid regarding other extracted information
  • Is the photo present
  • Are holographic symbols present

User input controls (verify if the expected information matches the extractions):

  • first name
  • last name
  • birth date
  • gender
  • photo: The photo must be in portrait format and the face must be visible and not covered.

Information extracted cover:

  • Card holder's first name
  • Card holder's last name
  • Card holder's birth date
  • Card holder's birth place
  • Card holder's address
  • Card delivery date
  • Card expiry date
  • Card Id Number
  • Card MRZ

The API accepts images or pdfs. Only one format is accepted at a time. The API accepts the front and back on the same file or on two separate files (either 2 images or 2 pdf pages). A maximum of 2 pages is allowed.

For better results, it is highly recommended to provide documents under these properties:

  • The image resolution should be greater than 200 DPI
  • The document must not be blurred or rotated
  • In case of a photo document, make sure that the text area does not contain any highlights or shadows
  • The entire document must be in the frame

Please note the following rate limits are applied :

  • Maximum file size: 5 MB.
  • Maximum number of calls per minute: 10 calls.
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