AWT - Verify Identity | Scribe

    AWT - Verify Identity

    • Ariel Ng |
    • 15 steps |
    • 8 minutes
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    Click **Verify ID and credit** to begin the next step. This is a soft credit check will NOT hurt your credit score.
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    You will need a phone or desktop with a camera before you begin. Verifying your ID must be completed on the same device - you can't save and come back mid-verification. You can always log out of one device and log into the other for before verification step if you need - your other application information is saved.
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    Findigs uses Footprint to verify your identification - it is safe, secure and easy
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    This screen will send an authentication code to your email on file.
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    The email will look like this. Enter the code in the **Verify your email** screen in Findigs.
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    After you've verified your email address, fill in your date of birth. Your first and last name will be pre-filled, but you have the option to update it if you have a different legal name, as well as add an optional middle name.
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    Enter your legal address - the same one you use for taxes or other legal documentation. As you type, the address field will provide a list of official addresses to help you pre-fill the form.
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    Enter your SSN and press **Continue**. If you don't have a SSN, click on **I don't have a Social Security Number** under the Continue button - confirm the selection, and proceed with the verification process as prompted.
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    Confirm all the information you see and update if necessary.
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    Now you'll need to verify your identification documents. Select from the list of accepted documents - make sure to scroll down to see all the options.
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    You must consent to use your images to confirm your identity - scroll to the bottom of the text so you can click **Agree and continue.** This is a safe and secure method to confirm your identity, and will provide you with the quickest decision.
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    You'll need to upload images of your ID. Most IDs require images of both front and back - just follow the prompts. Each upload pop up will look like this - you can select a file from your computer or drag and drop one. Note: currently Footprint cannot accept PDFs. Accepted formats include jpg/jpeg, png, and heic
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    There will be a success message when each document is successfully uploaded.
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    Take a selfie using the webcam on your computer. If you do not have access to a phone OR a webcam, you will be asked to upload a selfie.
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    If you are using a webcam on a desktop, you may need to adjust your browser settings to allow your camera access. Here are links to the instructions for various browsers:\ \ [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2693767?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop) [Safari](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/control-access-to-your-camera-mchlf6d108da/mac#:~:text=In%20Safari%2C%20to%20allow%20a,click%20Websites%2C%20then%20select%20Camera.) [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-camera-microphone-and-privacy-a83257bc-e990-d54a-d212-b5e41beba857#:~:text=In%20Microsoft%20Edge%2C%20select%20Settings,Permissions%2C%20select%20Camera%20or%20Microphone.) If you are using a different browser, check the help pages for that browser.
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    Press **Continue** on the selfie success modal, or follow the instructions if there are any errors.
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    Press **Save and continue** in Findigs to move on to the credit check portion of the application.