1.
identity verification; confirming someone's identity
The process of verifying that a person is who they claim to be, typically through documents such as a driver's license, passport, or My Number card.
本人確認が必要です。
Identity verification is required.
口座を開くには本人確認書類が要ります。
You need identity verification documents to open an account.
オンラインでの本人確認は、運転免許証の写真をアップロードして行います。
Online identity verification is done by uploading a photo of your driver's license.
USAGE:
本人確認 is a compound noun commonly used in banking, government services, and online transactions. It refers to the process of confirming that the person present or applying is who they say they are.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 本人確認書類 (identity verification documents)
- 本人確認を行う (to carry out identity verification)
- 本人確認が済む (identity verification is completed)
ACCEPTED DOCUMENTS:
Common documents include 運転免許証 (driver's license), パスポート (passport), マイナンバーカード (My Number card), and 健康保険証 (health insurance card).