MRZ passport code validation when entering ID

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Last updated: Feb 06, 2024
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This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant to all regions

Available from version 12.177

This functionality applies when a system is configured to require a passport number to be entered when logging ID
If you are an Enterprise customer and you require this to be enabled on your system, click here to contact Reapit Support

If you already have the ability to enter a passport number (via the Details field) when logging ID, then no extra configuration is required to use the functionality outlined on this page

When entering the MRZ passport code for the purposes of logging ID, an option to validate the format of the MRZ code is available

When using this functionality, the code will be validated for accuracy before the ID can be saved

1. Enter passport as ID type

From ID check screen:

  • Click Add New and, where required, select New ID Check

  • Select Passport as an ID type

  • A notepad icon is displayed to the right of the Details field

    ID - no number added.png

2. Enter passport number (MRZ code) with validation

From Passport ID type:

  • Click notepad icon to the right of the Details field (shown above)

  • Use the MRZ code validation screen to ensure the passport code is entered correctly
    The grey characters/digits shown on screen give an indication of what is required - they are removed when you enter the first character/digit for each field

    ID - MRZ code validation.png

  • Hovering over a field provides more information for what is required

  • When all fields have been completed, click Accept

  • The correctly entered MRZ code is entered into the Details field
    If required, changes can be made by re-entering the MRZ validation screen

  • Click Save and Exit from the ID screen

  • When returning to the ID screen, part of the code can be seen in the Details field - however, it can be viewed in full by clicking the notepad icon again
    Dependent on configuration, the Details field may be locked for editing

3. Incorrect or incomplete fields

If any fields have not been completed or have been completed incorrectly in the screen shown above

On clicking Accept:

  • A prompt will be displayed - click OK

  • The incomplete/incorrect fields will be flagged with an exclamation icon to the right

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