Age Verification
Ideal for regulated industries requiring proof of age. The user uploads a government-issued ID. Sumsub checks authenticity, extracts date of birth, and—if needed—runs Face Match and Liveness to confirm ownership.
Age Verification
Compliant age verification that doesn’t slow you down
Block underage users, not growth. Sumsub makes age checks fast, compliant, and conversion-friendly.
99.8%
AI age estimation accuracy
14,000+
Documents covered worldwide
<60 sec
Age verification time
Fortify compliance without sacrificing conversion
Meet global compliance standards
Stay aligned with age laws, audits, and licensing requirements—meeting national standards, such as KJM approval for the German market.
Keep minors off your platform
Prevent underage access to restricted services with accurate, privacy-conscious verification that protects your brand.
Verify faster with fewer drop-offs
Maintain high pass rates and reduce friction with fast age checks and seamless UX—on any device, in any region.
Two seamless and secure methods
The features behind Sumsub’s industry-leading age checks
Advanced Liveness Detection
Catch deepfakes, masks, and video playback
Customizable Age Buffers
Fine-tune your age verification logic (±3, 7, or 10 years)
Workflow Builder
Orchestrate your flow and fallback logic with no code
Privacy-First Design
Collect only the data needed for age checks
Integrations
Maximize pass rates with the right integration
Unilink
Skip the integration process entirely and add an identity verification link or QR code to your website. Your customers can pass verification immediately by simply clicking the link.
Don't take our word for it.
Here's what clients have to say
Before using Sumsub, false positives were a constant issue, and our pass rate was down to 40%. With Sumsub’s features, we jumped up to 92% pass rates.
Liisa Proode
Product Owner at Yolo Group
Start verifying age faster than ever before
Stay compliant without sacrificing conversion. Add Sumsub’s age checks to your arsenal and let the results speak for themselves.
FAQ
How does an age verification service work?
An age verification service confirms a user’s age by analyzing submitted information. This can include scanning official documents, estimating age via facial analysis, or both. The best platforms combine multiple methods for accuracy and compliance.
Is age verification software compliant with GDPR and COPPA?
Leading age verification software is fully compliant with GDPR, COPPA, and other regional data protection laws. Sumsub, for example, only collects the data required to complete an age check and supports compliance workflows for regulated markets like the EU and U.S.
How long does the age verification process take?
Most modern systems complete verification in under a minute. With optimized user flows and high automation, completion rates can exceed 99%—ensuring fast onboarding without sacrificing accuracy.
Can age verification systems be bypassed?
A high-quality age verification platform uses layered defenses like biometric face match and deepfake-resistant liveness checks to prevent fraud. While no system is 100% unbreakable, robust platforms make bypassing extremely difficult.
Which industries require age verification checks?
Online gambling and betting operators, fintech and crypto exchanges, adult-content websites, gaming, and certain social platforms all rely on age verification systems to stay compliant with local laws, protect minors, and maintain user trust.
What methods are used for age verification?
Sumsub offers multiple ways to verify or estimate a user’s age, depending on the use case and regulatory requirements:
- ID Verification (IDV): The user submits a government-issued ID. Sumsub checks its authenticity and extracts the date of birth.
- Video Identification: A live video call with an operator who confirms the user’s identity and age by reviewing their ID and presence in real time.
- Age Estimation: The user takes a selfie or short video, and Sumsub’s AI estimates their age from facial analysis, with configurable accuracy thresholds.
- Non-Doc ID Verification: Age and identity are confirmed against trusted data sources, such as government or credit databases, without requiring a document upload.
- Bank Account Verification (via Open Banking): In supported regions, connecting a user’s bank account can provide verified personal information, including date of birth, helping confirm age.