ID Scanner for Age Verification
As the leader in ID scanning technology, Patronscan delivers fast and reliable ID verification for the hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors. Backed by 20 Years of experience developing and enhancing a database of known fake IDs, Patronscan reduces fraud, prevents underage entry, and helps business owners stay compliant.
IDs Scanned
3M+
Fakes Detected
1M+
Cities
300+
Best-in-Class Customer Support
6.7/7
Global Flag Network
Transform Your Business Security with Our 3-Step ID Verification Process
Keep your business safe and protect against fraud with our simple three-step ID verification process. As a subscription service, our all-in-one ID scanning system combines cutting-edge identity-scanning technology with advanced software powered by multiple lighting sources to analyze both visible and invisible security features, and a sequence of advanced algorithms that identify inconsistencies across multiple datapoints for every ID type. This helps hospitality and retail venues comply with regulations, easily scan IDs, and prevent fake ones from entering your venue.
Step 1: Scan Instantly
Quickly and easily scan IDs and passports with our fast and reliable verification tools, regardless of whether you're using our handheld devices or countertop forensic systems. For basic checks, simple scanning is under one second. For deeper, forensic analysis, most scans are under 10 seconds. Instantly spot fake IDs with real-time alerts to help prevent underage entry, reduce liability, and avoid chargebacks. Our identity scanner reads barcodes, MRZs, and security features in just seconds.
Step 2: Detect Fraud and Fake IDs
Our fake ID algorithms and ID document scanning systems thoroughly examine scanned documents at a forensic level to identify forged identification or underage entries. Each scan is reviewed against a network of public and private flagged patrons to ensure guest and employee safety. The system uses multiple lighting sources to analyze both visible and non-visible security features. Our authentication scanner connects to a strong flag network, alerting staff to any individuals identified as a high-risk patron. With real-time detection, Patronscan automatically tags the flagged ID, preventing its use anywhere else, stopping unauthorized access and avoiding costly chargebacks. Every scan protects your business and improves compliance across locations.
Step 3: Keep Your Business Safe and Secure
All scans are securely stored in our ID document scanning system. Our real-time ID scanning analytics and the Flag Network help monitor suspicious individuals across different locations. With our anonymized demographic reporting and custom attendance reporting, managers can easily track traffic, identify potential risks, and ensure compliance with your venue's space-occupancy requirements.
Seamless ID Verification
Our ID checker has a user-friendly interface that is easy to operate and is highly reliable, whether you use a handheld device or a countertop forensic system. It includes features such as fake ID detection and real-time alerts, ensuring that only genuine patrons are allowed through the door. This verification process reduces liability, prevents underage entry, and minimizes chargebacks, allowing your staff to focus on providing excellent service. With flat pricing models that include unlimited scanning, venues never have to pay per-scan fees like some competitors.
Elevate Your Business With Our Advanced ID Scanning System
Keep your business safe and protect against fraud with our simple three-step ID verification process. As a subscription service, our all-in-one ID scanning system combines cutting-edge identity-scanning technology with advanced software powered by multiple lighting sources to analyze both visible and invisible security features, and a sequence of advanced algorithms that identify inconsistencies across multiple datapoints for every ID type. This helps hospitality and retail venues comply with regulations, easily scan IDs, and prevent fake ones from entering your venue.
Scalable for Hospitality and Retail
From handheld ID checkers at nightclubs to full-scale identity scanners for commercial access control, our solutions, real-time syncing, and remote monitoring offer you full control over your operations. The backend system enables you to remotely monitor and manage multiple devices, providing a clear view of your ID verification processes.
Actionable Data and Business Intelligence
Every scan helps generate anonymized demographic reporting, including age groupings, average age, gender mix, and local vs. out-of-town visitor data. Our ID document scanning system takes those simple scans and turns them into useful analytics. This helps you refine your marketing strategies, manage your staffing more effectively, and ultimately increase your revenue. A valuable and unique piece of data is the anonymized demographic reporting and real-time, custom attendance reporting that managers receive.
Stay Ahead with Instant Alerts
Adjust your configuration settings to receive immediate alerts about flagged individuals. The Flag Network instantly reviews all IDs across the global database. This feature helps keep your team informed and enables them to act quickly and decisively, maintaining a safe environment. You can also configure custom push notifications within the system or via text message.
Seamless Age Verification for Compliance
The ID scanner for age verification quickly determines who can enter by verifying proof of intent to comply with regulations and scan history for regulators. It eliminates human error and safeguards your business against costly compliance issues. With IVAC (Identify Validated Access Controls), our system can automatically grant access for approved IDs at entry points, refrigeration units, or restricted rooms.
Unmatched Industry Expertise
With decades of experience in identity validation technology, our solutions have gained trust from bars, casinos, retailers, and entertainment venues across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. We proudly scan over 5,000 ID types and update our ID templates weekly.
Flag Network
Advanced Analytics (Marketing, Operations, Financial)
Membership Tracking
Event Ticketing using your ID
Promoter and Guest-list Tracking
Charge-Back Protection
Enterprise Management Tools
Push notifications across all networked devices.
Upgrade Your Security with Best-in-Class ID Solutions
Start protecting your business with our state-of-the-art ID scanner and ID scanning software. Patronscan verifies IDs, identifies fake ones, and simplifies compliance with real-time detection under one-second scanning speeds.
Our Top Features for Secure ID Verification
Our advanced hardware and smart software work together to provide fast, precise ID verification, leveraging multiple lighting sources (UV, IR) and microprint/hologram detection to validate authenticity. This provides businesses with improved security and greater control over their operations. With weekly updates, our ID document scanning system stays ahead of new fake IDs that other scanners might overlook.
Fake ID Detection
Our ID detector uses advanced optical sensors to capture high-resolution images and read specific zones on ID documents. The information is quickly checked against a global database of known fake IDs, providing fast, reliable verification of authenticity.
Fraud Prevention
Review every scan against a network of public and private flagged visitors to ensure guest and employee safety. If a fake ID or flagged individual is scanned in one location, our system automatically tags it, stopping its use at any other business.
Data Capture & Analytics
Each time you scan an ID card, our system automatically collects encrypted patron data, such as age, location, and visit frequency. It organizes this information into useful reports. These insights help verify IDs and reveal patterns that can easily improve marketing, optimize staffing, and increase revenue.
Customizable Alerting
Our software allows you to set specific rules based on ID data and internal flags. When the ID checker scans an ID that meets the criteria, for example, an ID belonging to an underage individual or a banned patron, the system triggers an instant, customizable visual or auditory alert. Push notifications are available across all devices on the network.
Real-Time Synchronization
Our system synchronizes data across all locations, ensuring that data updates are transmitted instantly to all scanners and venues. Your team always has access to the most up-to-date information, enabling them to respond quickly to new risks and maintain consistent verification processes throughout the organization.
Revolutionizing Security Across All Industries
Bars & Nightclubs
Hospitality
Casinos
Retail
Liquor Stores
Access Control
What Our Customers Are Raving About!
Trusted Security Solutions
Discover how Patronscan's ID verification solutions are transforming businesses like yours. They enhance security, streamline operations, and boost customer satisfaction.
The best decision we made was implementing Patronscan into our security and safety process. We saw a dramatic decrease in fights and disturbances immediately.
- Chris "Sarge" Curtis
Patronscan has been a great asset to our business. It has certainly mitigated security and liability risks… I would definitely recommend the system to anyone!
- Jesse James
Patronscan and their ID scanning software is the best on the market and has greatly reduced the amount of incidents for us, as it makes each individual patron accountable for their actions.
- Sergio Maione
Banff is a tourist destination that gets a lot of international IDs and the Patronscan ID scanning system has been able to scan the multitude of IDs that we encounter accurately and efficiently.
- Joe Gregory
We have looked at various ID scanning providers… we have used the ID scanner from Patronscan and have found it to be the most advanced and effective product in the market.
- Nadr Mavi
With Patronscan, we’re able to use the automated daily/weekly/monthly reports they send out to analyze data and the demographics of our patrons. This has helped us to expand our brand and become the most successful pub destination in Canada.
- Darryl Kostash
An awesome feature is that it allows us to identify poorly behaved individuals throughout the night who have fought, damaged property, or even walked out on a tab. We simply match their appearance to the photo taken, and from this step it is easy to decide whether we call the cops, flag them, or add a warning for the next time they visit the bar.
- Jeff Steiert
Having access to the flagged network eliminates issues before they can even begin. We are notified immediately if the patrons are problematic and can deny them access to all of our venues.
- Ryan Wise
I researched patron identification systems and flag and alert systems. We had a previous system but, it had fallen behind… we presently use four Patronscan units in our venues and have found them to be user friendly and accurate in detecting false identification documents from around the world.
- Bruce Wahl
I just want my customers to be safe, my friends to be safe and although I don't work for Patronscan, I just love your product.
- Susan Durst
FAQs
How Does the Patronscan System Work?
The system uses several light sources to check both visible and invisible security features. It follows a series of algorithms to spot inconsistencies across various datapoints for each ID type. It also employs machine learning and AI-driven matching with a database of known fake IDs, fake templates, and other unique algorithms.
What Makes Patronscan’s ID Scanner More Effective Than Other Solutions?
What sets Patronscan's ID scanner apart is its robust backend system, which enables remote device management and monitoring. It can handle over 5,000 types of IDs, including passports and driver's licenses. Patronscan offers the largest feature set of any ID scanner. We continuously update our algorithms to stay current on every innovation in fake IDs and the Flag Network.
How Long Does It Take to Scan an ID?
Depending on what solutions the client chooses, scan times can vary from “instant” to about 10 seconds for the most sophisticated forensic options. This speed is crucial for maintaining smooth operations, especially in hospitality and retail environments.
What Types of IDs Can Your Identity Scanner Read?
Patronscan’s identity scanner can read a wide range of IDs, including driver's licenses, passports, and other government-issued identification cards. With the ability to read over 5,000 ID types, Patronscan offers a flexible solution for a wide range of settings.
How Does Patronscan Help Prevent Entry of Banned Individuals?
Our Flag Network keeps establishments worldwide informed when someone with a history of safety concerns attempts to enter. This important safety feature builds a network of trust and security for both staff and patrons. The system quickly checks a unique database containing both public and private flags to ensure that every scanned ID is verified across the entire network.
Is the Patronscan System Compliant With Privacy Regulations?
Yes, at Patronscan, we take privacy regulations seriously and are fully committed to compliance. Our systems are designed to comply with various regulations across different regions. This gives businesses using our ID checking solutions peace of mind.
Can I See a Demo of the Patronscan System in Action?
Absolutely! We provide demos for potential clients. Just visit our website, submit a quote or demo request, and we'll respond within one business hour. This is a great opportunity for you to explore our ID document scanning system and its impressive features.