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What is visitor KYC?

6 Jul 2026 5 min read

Visitor KYC (know your visitor) means verifying who someone is before you grant access — applying the same 'verify, don't assume' logic of customer KYC to the front desk.

How it differs from a logbook

A logbook records a self-declared name. Visitor KYC checks that claim against an authoritative source, so the record reflects a verified identity — not a hopeful one. See logging vs verification.

How it works in India

  • Verify against Aadhaar — online (AUA/KUA OTP) or offline (OVSE).
  • Pull issuer-signed documents from DigiLocker on consent.
  • Score the name and match a live selfie (Live Face) to the verified photo.
  • Keep a consent-based record — without storing the Aadhaar number.

Where it's used

Anywhere identity matters at entry — plants, BFSI branches, pharma, data centres, government. It's delivered by Aadhaar visitor verification in Certopact Entry. General information, not legal advice.

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