The process of confirming or denying that a claimed identity is correct by comparing the credentials (something you know, something you have, something you are) of a person requesting access with those previously proven and stored in the PIV Card of system and associated with the identity being claimed. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
The process of confirming or denying that a claimed identity is correct by comparing the credentials (something you know, something you have, something you are) of a person requesting access with those previously proven and stored in the PIV Card of system and associated with the identity being claimed. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Identity Verification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/identity-verification
Sources
01
Single-source
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.