The process of confirming the validity of a government-issued ID through automated review of security features and data sources.
A review of the signer's credit history to determine trustworthiness.
A county clerk authentication of the notary's official character.
The in-person comparison of two subscribing witnesses by the adverse party.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Part 182 framework; 19 NYCRR §182.6
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. The process of confirming the validity of a government-issued ID through automated review of security features and data sources.
Detailed Explanation
Credential analysis is an ID-document validation tool. 19 NYCRR §182.6 sets standards for credential analysis used in remote identification. Not to be confused with identity proofing under §182.7, which tests the person's identity through dynamic or knowledge-based methods rather than the document's security features.
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