Identity Proofing

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

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The process by which a Credentials Service Provider (CSP) and a Registration Authority (RA) collect and verify information about a person for the purpose of issuing credentials to that person.

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Senses

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The process of providing sufficient information (e.g., identity history, credentials, documents) to a Personal Identity Verification Registrar when attempting to establish an identity.

Classifications

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Entity Type

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Information Class

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Variants

3 surface forms

plural: Identity Proofings
possessive: Identity Proofing's
pluralpossessive: Identity Proofings'

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