Document Examination Equipment

How to inspect Optically Variable Devices (OVDs) on passports and ID cards with a 10x handheld magnifier, including what genuine features look like and where forgers fail.

The seven-step procedure trained inspectors use when running a UV check on a passport. Distance, sweep direction, ambient light, what to look for.

Introduction Document authentication is a critical element in preventing identity fraud. Government authorities, financial institutions, notaries and security professionals rely… Read more: Document authentication and identity fraud: how to recognise forged identity documents