What is Identity Proofing?
Identity proofing is the process that a CSP uses to verify you are who you say you are. Before issuing you a credential, the CSP must ensure that the person asking for the credential is that person. Because ORC does not have offices nationwide to perform identity proofing, they have instituted a process that involves a Notary Public. This allows you to have your identity proofed by any Notary nationwide. Generally most banks offer this service for their members at little or no cost. The Notary Public will verify your identity and provide a Notary seal on your application form that you will mail into the ORC. The verification of your identity by the Notary Public provides a level of assurance that you are the person you claim to be.
Identity proofing is the process that a CSP uses to verify you are who you say you are. Before issuing you a credential, the CSP must ensure that the person asking for the credential is that person. Because the ORC does not have offices nationwide to perform identity proofing, they have instituted a process that involves a Notary Public. This allows you to have your identity proofed by any Notary nationwide. Generally most banks offer this service for their members at little or no cost. The Notary Public will verify your identity and provide a Notary seal on your application form that you will mail into the ORC. The verification of your identity by the Notary Public provides a level of assurance that you are the person you claim to be.