ID Verification for the Law Society of Ontario
Digitally verify your client's identity quickly and efficiently with Gambit ID Check™
Since 2024, Ontario lawyers and paralegals have been required to verify a client’s identity using software that authenticates a government-issued photo ID document, and then matches it with a facial image captured live with a smartphone or webcam.
More than 500 organizations across the government and private sector currently entrust Gambit ID with their security screening, including many members of the Law Society of Ontario.
Gambit ID has achieved ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and SOC 2 Type II certification, which ensures your client’s data is secure and handled appropriately.
Why Our ID Verification Is the Best in Ontario
Fully Automated
Our system automatically generates and sends notifications to you by email
Faster by Design
Automation and smart software make quick work of the complete process
Track Progress
View your clients's progress from start to finish in real time
More Affordable
Our efficient and expedient process is easier on your wallet as a result
The Process
Six Easy Steps
After logging in to Gambit ID Check™, enter client's name and email address.
Invite client to verify their identity.
Client clicks link found in their invitation email to start process.
Client provides a picture of a government-issued ID using a smartphone or webcam.
Client provides a selfie.
Gambit ID Check™ automatically compares client's ID photo with their selfie to verify and confirm identity match.
Accepted IDs
- Passport (Canadian and International)
- Driver's Licence (Canadian and American)
- Provincial Photo Card for Non-Driver's
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- Certificate of Indian Status/Indigenous Card
- Nexus Card
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
Pricing
All costs include manual reviews
Bulk billing ("pay-as-you-go")
$11 per ID verification
Prepaid Packages (no time expiry)
500 ID verifications - $10 each
3,000 - $9 each
5,000 or greater - $8 each
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