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Socure and NextgenID Partnership

In a major advancement for identity verification, Socure and NextgenID have announced a strategic partnership that seamlessly combines AI identity intelligence with the only certified high assurance Identity Assurance Level 3 (IAL3) platform in the nation. This collaboration was unveiled at the Identity Week America 2026, promising organizations an uninterrupted path from digital verification to in-person assurance at the highest levels defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The Significance of IAL3 Verification

IAL3 represents the pinnacle of identity assurance, demanding not just technological prowess but also stringent physical presence requirements. This level necessitates real-time supervision by trained operators throughout the entire verification process, employing advanced biometric capture methods on tamper-resistant hardware. It’s a significantly enhanced process compared to earlier standards and notably extends beyond mere self-attestation, requiring independent certification.

NextgenID has set the benchmark by providing the only commercially available service that is independently certified to meet IAL3 standards. This certification offers organizations the ability to transition from purely digital verification processes to one that thoroughly completes identity proofing in-person at various easily accessible sites nationwide, including Post Offices and enterprise partner locations. This removes the barriers many organizations face when seeking such high assurance levels, particularly those that lack the resources or infrastructure for physical identity proofing.

Enhanced Services for Socure Customers

For customers of Socure, this partnership marks a transformative development. They can now access IAL3 identity proofing as a service without the previously high barriers such as certified operators or physical locations. This is particularly beneficial for agencies and enterprises needing immediate and certified proofing for compliance or security reasons.

Convenience and Efficiency

The process allows applicants to engage in supervised identity proofing without needing to schedule appointments, thus promoting convenience and reducing dropout rates dramatically. This new capability ensures an effortless transition from verification to obtaining a usable high-assurance credential, all within a single visit. The integrated routing system provided by RiskOS directs applicants to a supervised session whenever IAL3 verification is mandated.

NextgenID's Value Add

On the other hand, NextgenID customers will also notice significant enhancements in their identity proofing procedures. Previously, identity proofing services operated in silos where operators had to rely solely on the presented documents during sessions. However, with Socure's identity verification intelligence embedded into the PresenceID workflow, each session kicks off with comprehensive identity attributes and fraud signals already analyzed. This enriched data enables operators to conduct faster sessions, ensuring they are equipped with crucial insights regarding synthetic identity patterns or any previous fraud associations.

A New Era of Identity Verification

According to Matt Thompson, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Socure,