Verify your identity

A K-Connect account on its own is anonymous, it gives you a verified email address and a password, nothing more. Identity verification is the separate step in which the State satisfies itself that the person behind the account is who they claim to be.

This page explains what verification is for, what's expected of you, and what happens after.

Why identity is verified

Most Kaharagian services that affect status, recognition, or the issuance of documents require verified identity. Without verification you can:

• Browse public content
• Submit a nomination for an honour (you act as the Nominator; verification of the Nominee is a separate question)
• Read your own account information
• Make a donation to Káhareži Fondazár (a separate entity)

You cannot, without verification:

• Apply for or be issued any official Kaharagian document
• Be entered into any Kaharagian register
• Have any communication you send treated as the verified statement of a known person

What we ask for

Identity verification is conducted through the ePortal, after you log in. The State asks for:

• Your legal name as it appears on a primary identity document
• Your date of birth
• Your place of birth (city and country)
• Your current nationality or nationalities, and any prior nationalities you wish to declare
• A scan or photograph of a primary identity document, typically a national passport or a national identity card
• Where applicable, proof of current address (a recent utility bill, a bank statement, or similar)

You may be asked for additional supporting documents in particular cases, for example, evidence of a name change, or evidence supporting an application for a particular status.

How your documents are handled

The documents you submit are uploaded over an encrypted connection and stored under access controls so that only authorised officers may view them for the purpose of verification.

The text of the ePortal Privacy Notice describes the categories of personal data processed, the legal basis, and the retention rules in full. The shorter version:

• Identity documents are kept for as long as needed to verify your record and as long as required by Kaharagian archival law
• They are not used for any purpose other than identity verification, the issuance of any document you have requested, and the maintenance of the relevant register
• They are not sold, shared with marketers, or disclosed to third parties for their independent use
• The Office of Digital Government & Cybersecurity is the day-to-day data steward; substantive data-protection enquiries route through the Office of Laws & Justice

What happens after you submit

Verification is conducted by officers of the relevant Kaharagian institution. Timelines depend on the volume of applications, the completeness of your submission, and the substantive matter you have requested.

You will be informed through the ePortal of the outcome. The outcome may be:

• Verified: your identity is confirmed and recorded; subsequent applications can be made on the basis of this verification
• More information requested: the officer needs additional supporting documentation; the request will explain what is needed
• Not verified: your submission did not satisfy the verification requirements; reasons may be provided to the extent legally and operationally appropriate

Verification is a matter of administrative discretion. There is no right to be verified, and the State is not obliged to provide reasons for a non-verification decision.

After verification

Once you are verified, you may apply for whatever services your verified status permits. You will not need to repeat the entire verification for ordinary subsequent applications, though for some sensitive matters the State may request fresh confirmation that your records remain accurate.

If your circumstances change (a change of name, nationality, or address, for example), you should update your record through the ePortal so that future communications and decisions are based on accurate information.

Common problems

• "My document is in a language other than English." That is generally fine, the verifying officer can read the most common identity documents in their original language. If a translation is needed you will be asked for one.
• "My ID is expired." A recently expired ID may be acceptable depending on the matter; you may be asked for a current document.
• "My address proof is older than three months." Older proofs of address are sometimes accepted but may slow verification. Submitting a recent one is faster.
• "I never received an outcome." Check the ePortal first; outcomes are normally delivered there. If a decision has not been recorded, you may follow up through the official contact channel of the relevant institution.

Privacy and your rights

For your rights regarding the personal data processed during verification, see the ePortal Privacy Notice. You may request access, correction, and (in limited circumstances) deletion of personal data. Rights to delete or restrict are bounded by the State's archival and legal obligations.