SINGAPORE — Singapore residents, employers, and organisations can verify the validity of an identity card (IC) using the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s online verification service. This ensures that an IC is genuine, active, and correctly issued before it is used for official processes, employment screening, or other verification purposes.

Purpose of IC Verification
The IC verification service allows users to confirm that an IC number is:
• Authentic — genuinely issued by ICA
• Valid — not cancelled, replaced, or expired
• Matched to an existing record in ICA’s database

This service is commonly used by employers during background checks, by service providers when confirming identity details, and by individuals who want to ensure their own IC information is up to date.

How to Verify an Identity Card
Verification must be done online through ICA’s iCheck e-Service:
1. Visit the ICA IC verification webpage.
2. Enter the IC number you want to verify.
3. Provide your contact details as required (Name, Email).
4. Submit the form to retrieve a result indicating the validity status of the IC.

Users will receive a confirmation of whether the IC is valid and in good standing. If the IC is not valid or cannot be verified, the service will indicate this and suggest contacting ICA for further assistance.

Who Can Use the Service
The IC validity check is available to:
• Individuals
• Employers and HR professionals
• Organisations and agencies performing verification checks

No special account or login credentials are needed to use the iCheck e-Service; it is open to the public for verification purposes online.

Why Verification Matters
Verifying an identity card helps protect against fraud, identity theft, and employment irregularities. It allows businesses and institutions to confirm a person’s identity before proceeding with transactions, hiring, contractual agreements, or issuing services requiring verified identification.

Users are encouraged to verify IC details regularly when identity confirmation is required to ensure compliance and trustworthiness in official and business processes.