Document data fields

The document data fields are universal fields on identity documents, containing different data about the document holder. For some identity verification solutions, Veriff extracts this data and analyses it for identity verification purposes. The source where the particular piece of was data extracted - aka the document data field - is indicated in the session decision response.

Abbreviation

Field name

Explanation

VIZ

Visual Inspection Zone

The data group of this zone includes the photograph, the document designation, personal data and the date of issue and validity of the document

MRZ

Machine Readable Zone

The two to three lines where the information from the viewing zone is strung together with alphanumeric characters and the "<" symbol

Barcode

The barcode or the QR code on the document

NFC

Near Field Communication

Document's NFC chip