How CAIRL works
Three steps. Two minutes.
U.S.-issued IDs supported today. International support is on the roadmap.
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Step 1
Upload your ID
Take a photo of your driver's license, state ID, or passport. We read it using AI.
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Step 2
Take a live selfie
We confirm the face on your ID matches you, in real time. No static photo upload — that is how spoofing works.
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Step 3
Use verified claims
When an app asks if you are over 18 or if you are really you, CAIRL answers — without sharing your document.
What you can count on
Three facts about how CAIRL handles verification edge cases.
Failed verification attempts do not consume a paid verification.
Edge cases can be routed for manual review when needed.
Unfinished verifications expire after 24 hours — you can start a fresh session.