The process by which a Credentials Service Provider (CSP) and a Registration Authority (RA) collect and verify information about a person for the purpose of issuing credentials to that person. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR) The process of providing sufficient information (e.g., identity history, credentials, documents) to a Personal Identity Verification Registrar when attempting to establish an identity. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)
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The process by which a Credentials Service Provider (CSP) and a Registration Authority (RA) collect and verify information about a person for the purpose of issuing credentials to that person. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR) The process of providing sufficient information (e.g., identity history, credentials, documents) to a Personal Identity Verification Registrar when attempting to establish an identity. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Identity Proofing. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/identity-proofing
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