Identity verification · Coming Q4 2026
Confirm every candidate is who they say they are
Automated biometric identity checks before high-stakes exams — matching a live selfie against a government-issued ID — so you know the right person sat the exam.
- Coming Q4 2026
10 million+
exams delivered worldwide
Trusted by awarding bodies, universities & professional bodies
The check
One automated check, three signals
A single, fast check that confirms a candidate is a real, present person — and the person on their ID.
Facial likeness
Matches a selfie against the photo on a government-issued ID to confirm they are the same person.
Liveness
Confirms a real, live person is present — not a photo, a video, or a mask.
Government-issued ID
Verifies the authenticity of passports, driving licences and ID cards from over 100 countries.
How it will work
A quick check, before the exam opens
Step 1
Scan your ID
The candidate photographs their government-issued ID.
Step 2
Take a selfie
A quick live selfie confirms a real person is present.
Step 3
Verified
The selfie is matched to the ID and the result is recorded — all before the exam begins.
Powered by Stripe Identity
Bank-grade verification you can trust
Identity verification will be powered by Stripe Identity — the identity technology trusted by some of the world’s largest platforms. It verifies documents from 100+ countries and uses machine learning to detect fake or spoofed IDs.
100+ countries
Documents supported worldwide.
Fraud detection
Machine learning spots fake and spoofed IDs.
Bank-grade security
Data encrypted to the highest standards.
Privacy by design
Verify, then forget
Identity documents and biometric data are used only to run the check, then deleted. Synap keeps a record that the check passed — never the underlying ID or images — and candidates consent before anything is captured.
Security & data protectionDeleted after the check
The ID and selfie are removed once verification completes.
Only the result is kept
We retain proof the check succeeded, not the sensitive data behind it.
Consent-first
Candidates are told what is collected, and must consent before the check runs.
Your provider, your choice
Prefer a different provider? Use your own
You are not locked in. Integrate an identity provider of your choice through our APIs — such as Entrust, or a government or country-specific verification service.
Coming Q4 2026
Want identity verification the moment it lands?
Register your interest and we will keep you posted — and factor your requirements into the rollout.
Still not sure?
Tell us what you need to assess and we will point you to the right answer.
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Register your interest and we will keep you posted as we roll out biometric identity checks for high-stakes exams.
