Defined term
Personal Identity Verification Registrar
Personal Identity Verification Registrar: An entity that establishes and vouches for the identity of an applicant to a PIV Issuer.
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An entity that establishes and vouches for the identity of an applicant to a PIV Issuer. The PIV RA authenticates the applicant’s identity by checking identity source documents and identity proofing, and that ensures a proper background check has been completed, before the credential is issued. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)
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