Do international signers complete KBA with iRemoteNotary?
No. iRemoteNotary uses biometric identity verification for international signers rather than knowledge-based authentication.
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Why International Signers May Have Trouble Passing KBA
Some remote online notarization platforms use knowledge-based authentication, but iRemoteNotary's international workflow uses credential analysis and biometric facial verification instead.
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Quick Answer
Do international signers complete KBA with iRemoteNotary?
No. iRemoteNotary uses biometric identity verification for international signers rather than knowledge-based authentication. International signers complete credential analysis and biometric facial verification. The notarization cannot proceed unless both steps succeed.
iRemoteNotary's international biometric workflow
iRemoteNotary's international workflow does not use knowledge-based authentication, Social Security number verification, or U.S. credit-history questions. International signers complete credential analysis of an acceptable government-issued identification document and biometric facial verification.
What knowledge-based authentication is
Knowledge-based authentication asks identity questions based on personal history. Some domestic or other-platform workflows may use KBA, but that is not part of iRemoteNotary's international biometric workflow.
Why KBA can be harder overseas on other platforms
On platforms that rely on KBA, international signers may not have enough recent U.S. data, may use a foreign address, may not have U.S. credit history, or may have records that do not match their current ID information.
Learn whether international signers need a U.S. Social Security number for online notarization.
Common reasons KBA fails
Common issues include outdated addresses, name changes, limited credit history, no questions generated, incorrect answers, expired ID, unclear ID photos, and unsupported foreign identification.
Credential analysis and biometric verification
International signers using iRemoteNotary complete credential analysis and biometric facial verification. A current foreign passport may be accepted, subject to successful verification. The notarization cannot proceed unless both steps succeed.
How to prepare
Use a current ID, confirm the name matches the document, use good lighting, use a strong internet connection, know your address history, and ask before booking if you are using a foreign ID.
Important caution
A notary cannot bypass required identity proofing. If verification fails, the session may not be able to proceed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bypass identity verification if I live overseas?
No. International signers must successfully complete credential analysis and biometric facial verification before the notarization can proceed.
Can I use a foreign address?
Possibly, but it may affect identity verification.
Is biometric verification the same as KBA?
No. KBA uses identity questions, while biometric verification may compare a live image to an ID photo.
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