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title: How do I assign ID verification (IDV) to a patient’s form?
description: The authentication can be set to “IDV” (ID Verification) within “Assignment Settings”.  To set the ID verification, follow the steps in this article.
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# How do I assign ID verification (IDV) to a patient’s form?

## The authentication can be set to “IDV” (ID Verification) within “Assignment Settings”.  To set the ID verification, follow the steps in this article.

ID verification (IDV) is a process requesting signers to verify their identity with government-issued identification before accessing the form to sign. This is typically required when agreements require a high level of trust and therefore the senders of the Sign forms add a level of authentication to the form when assigning it.  

When **[assigning a form](https://resources.engagedmd.com/knowledge/assign-a-form?hsLang=en)** to a patient, the authentication can be set to “IDV” (ID Verification) within “Assignment Settings”.  To set the ID verification, follow the steps below:

**Steps:**

1. Select “IDV” under the “Authentication type” drop down.  The authentication must be set prior to clicking “Assign”.
2. Click **Assign**. The signer(s) will be prompted to authenticate with IDV before signing the form. Link to patient article.

 

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Note: IDV can also be set on form assignments that are part of bundles.  If the IDV is on one form within the bundle, it will apply to the combined envelope.  

 

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