Autofill
KYC identity document OCR and data extraction. Parse MRZ, VIZ, and barcode data to prefill onboarding forms.
Autofill Overview
Autofill is an identity document OCR and data extraction service.
It extracts structured customer data from 13,000+ document types across 250+ countries and territories.
Autofill supports a wide range of identity documents, including:
Passports
Driving licenses
National identity cards
Residence permits
Tax identification documents
Other region-specific IDs, including voter, refugee, and health cards
Data extracted
The extracted data is returned in a structured and standardized format.
It includes fields from the Visual Inspection Zone (VIZ), Machine Readable Zone (MRZ), and barcodes.
The service will also extract images from the document, including cropped faces, signatures, security elements, and more.
Common use cases
Autofill is commonly used in scenarios such as:
Onboarding form autofill: Prefill registration and onboarding forms directly from ID document scans to reduce manual entry and customer drop-off.
Data quality improvement: Extract names, dates of birth, document numbers, and other key attributes directly from identity documents to minimize input errors.
Faster customer verification: Reduce onboarding friction by automatically populating required identity fields during verification flows.
Frequently asked questions
What is Autofill in identity verification?
Autofill is an identity document OCR and data extraction service.
It extracts structured fields from identity documents so forms can be prefilled automatically during onboarding.
Which identity documents does Autofill support?
Autofill supports passports, driving licenses, national identity cards, residence permits, tax identification documents, and many other government-issued IDs.
What data can Autofill extract from an ID document?
Autofill can extract fields from the VIZ, MRZ, and barcodes.
It can also extract images such as cropped faces, signatures, and other document assets.
Does Autofill replace Document Check?
No.
Autofill extracts data from the document. It does not perform the full authenticity and fraud analysis provided by Document Check.
Can Autofill reduce onboarding friction?
Yes.
Autofill reduces manual typing, improves data quality, and helps speed up onboarding by pre-populating customer fields from the document.
Related checks
You’ll typically use Autofill alongside:
Document Check for a full ID verification, including authenticity and fraud analysis.
Identity Check for selfie liveness and face match.
Proof of Address Check to confirm a customer’s address using supporting documents.
Related topics
Use these to design an end-to-end onboarding journey:
Workflows to orchestrate checks and steps.
Smart Forms to collect extra customer data and declarations.
Compliance Policies to apply rule-based decisions.