Capture Your ID with a Computer Camera – Proof Help Center
The Proof Help Center guide explains how to use a computer webcam to capture clear, well-lit photos of the front and back (if primary ID) of a government-issued ID by selecting the country and ID type, following biometric consent, and ensuring all corners are visible without glare for successful identity verification before or during a notary meeting.
The short answer: Capture a clear photo of your government-issued ID to complete identity verification. You can do this before your notary meeting, or during a meeting when prompted to retake your ID photos.
Before you start
A few quick tips to make sure your photos come through clearly:
- Find a well-lit room — natural light works best.
- Hold the ID steady to avoid blur.
- Angle the ID to avoid glare from overhead lights.
- Make sure all four corners of the ID are visible in the frame.
Capture photos of your ID
- 1.
Select Use your computer
To use your webcam on your computer, select the blue link at the bottom of the screen titled "Don't have a phone? Use your computer".
- 2.
Select your ID type
Select the country where your ID is from in the Select country dropdown menu, then select the type of ID you're uploading from the Select government issued ID dropdown menu.
Select the options for a supplemental document if required for your transaction.
Select Continue.
Select Accept if you agree to the biometric consent terms.
- 3.
Take a photo of the front
Select Take Photo to open the capture screen.
Align your ID within the frame and select Take Photo again to capture a clear photo of the front of your ID.
Select Confirm and Continue when you're happy with the photo, or select Re-Take Photo to try again.
- 4.
Take a photo of the back
Select Take Photo to capture a clear photo of the back of your ID, then select Confirm and Continue or select Re-Take Photo to try again.
This step applies to primary IDs only; secondary IDs do not require a back photo.
Summary Checklist
- Choose your ID type — select the country and ID type before taking photos.
- Capture the front — align your ID in the frame and confirm the photo.
- Capture the back (primary IDs only) — repeat the process for the back of your ID.
Still unsure? Contact Proof Support for help.
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