Introduction In today’s digital admissions landscape, fraudulent applications are an increasing concern for higher education institutions. Fake identities, forged documents, and bot submissions can waste resources and compromise enrollment integrity.

Fortunately, Slate CRM (by Technolutions) offers a powerful, Stripe-powered Identity Verification feature that uses AI to validate government-issued IDs from over 100 countries, confirm document authenticity, and match selfies to photos—all in minutes. This tool helps admissions teams verify applicants aged 16+ quickly and securely, while keeping the process frictionless for legitimate students.

As of the latest updates (October 2025), the feature remains a robust fraud-prevention option integrated directly into Slate. Here’s how to configure and deploy it effectively.

Why Identity Verification Matters in 2026 With rising application volumes and sophisticated fraud tactics, manual review isn’t scalable. Slate’s verification:

• Compares ID details against government and third-party databases
• Detects fake or altered documents (e.g., digital layering in selfies)
• Validates ID numbers and matches facial biometrics
• Returns clear results (Verified, Unverified, or Failed components) directly to the applicant’s Slate record

Best of all? It costs just 2 Slate credits per verification—a small price for protecting your process.

Prerequisites Before You Begin

• Ensure your Slate instance has available Slate Credits (purchase via your account if needed).
• Staff reviewing results need the Identity Verification permission (and SSN Unmask for full document views).
• Familiarize yourself with Stripe Identity basics: no applicant Stripe account is required.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Configure the Verification Page Navigate to Database → Application Editor → Person Scoped Configuration → verify → General Settings.
   • Customize the Title (defaults to “Identity Verification”).
   • Add clear Instructions explaining the quick process and need for a smartphone + ID (defaults work well but tailoring builds trust). Save your changes.
2. Create the Checklist Item Go to Database → Checklists → Insert.
   • Set Status: Active
   • Scope: Person/Application
   • Section: Other (or create “Identity Verification”)
   • Subject & Key: Identity Verification / id_verification
   • Type: Public
   • Mark as Required (both optional and for reading). Save.
3. Build Rules to Automate It
   • Assignment Rule (Database → Rules → New Rule): Add a filter if needed (e.g., specific application types), then set Action to Add New the “Identity Verification” checklist item.
   • Fulfillment Rule: Use a subquery filter checking if a verification exists and is Verified. Action: Mark Existing as Received on the checklist (avoid forcing updates on non-awaiting items).
4. Generate and Send the Link From any person record → Profile → Verifications:
   • Choose Test mode (no credits charged) for setup/testing.
   • Switch to Live for production (charges 2 credits per initiation).
   • Copy the secure link (format: https://your-institution.edu/apply/verify?account=GUID). Email or communicate it to applicants at any stage—many send it conditionally via communication rules.

The Applicant Experience Applicants click the link, agree to Stripe terms, and (if needed) switch to a smartphone camera. They:

• Upload front/back of ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
• Enter partial government ID number
• Take a live selfie

Stripe handles verification instantly. Results update the Slate record automatically. If it fails, advise contacting admissions—delete the verification record to allow a retry (new charge applies).

Key Tips & Best Practices

• Start in Test mode to avoid accidental charges.
• Use impersonate links for internal demos.
• For failures, review which component failed (document, selfie, etc.) before retrying.
• Deleting a verification redacts data from Stripe for privacy compliance.
• Pull verification status into dashboards via exports/merge fields.
• Supported worldwide: hundreds of ID types (see Stripe’s document list for details).

Conclusion Implementing Identity Verification in Slate is straightforward and delivers immediate value in fraud prevention without adding significant burden to genuine applicants. In an era of increasing enrollment pressure and sophisticated threats, this Stripe-integrated tool is a smart, modern safeguard for your admissions pipeline.