InstantID Q&A Search

LexisNexis® InstantID® Q&A is an automated, query-based identity verification that delivers instant results. InstantID Q&A uses questions that are answerable only by the individual who is being identified to detect identity fraud and signs of risk.

Before you begin this task:
  • Depending on your product subscription, you may not have access to this search.
  • Enter information in at least one field. When you enter information into multiple fields, your search precision increases.
  • To view source information for this search, click Source.
Fee Notice This search has an incremental, per transaction fee that is not included in your subscription costs. To avoid any additional fees, use your browser's back button.

At a minimum, you must provide information in one of the following field groups:

  • LexID®
  • SSN, Last Name, and First Name
  • Last Name, First Name, Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code
Procedure:
  1. Select the name of the quiz configuration that you want to apply to the transaction.
    A quiz configuration refers to the specific settings that are used to govern the operation of a transaction for each InstantID Q&A client. An account may have multiple quiz configurations to choose from (for example, Standard Questions Set or ABC Bank Account Opening Questions Set.)
  2. Enter the SSN (Social Security number) with or without dashes or spaces (for example, 123456789, 123-45-6789, or 123 45 6789).
  3. Enter the last name.
  4. Enter the first name.
  5. Enter the middle name or the middle initial.
  6. Enter the subject's DOB (date of birth) in the MM/dd/yyyy format (for example, 02/14/1963).
  7. Enter the SSN with or without dashes or spaces (for example, 123456789, 123-45-6789, or 123 45 6789).
  8. Enter a complete phone number with or without dashes, spaces, periods, or an area code (for example, 1234567891, (123)4567891, 123 456 7891, 123 4567891, 123-456-7891, 123.456.7891, 456-7891, or (123) 456 7891).
  9. Enter the street address with or without numbers.
    You can also include any other details (for example, Ave, St, Ct, or Blvd).
  10. Enter the city.
  11. Select the state.
  12. Enter the county name.
  13. Enter the ZIP Code (for example, 12345)
  14. To associate your search with a customer or a topic, provide a label (for example, the customer's name or a topic name) in the Reference ID field.
    The History function lets you view the searches that are associated with a reference ID.
    Note Your organization may require a reference ID in a particular format. Additionally, the contents of this field may be automatically completed or the field may have restrictions that are configured by your administrator.
  15. Click Search.