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Regula Document Reader SDK
What it is
Regula Document Reader SDK reads identity-document data and checks document quality and authenticity for identity verification services. Regula says its database covers more than 16,500 document types from 254 countries and territories. Depending on component and license, checks can include visual-zone OCR, MRZ and barcode processing, RFID chip reading, image quality assessment, and authenticity checks. The SDK supports passports, ID cards, driver's licenses, visas, mobile driver's licenses, and other identity documents. Mobile driver's licenses can be verified using QR codes and NFC, with retrieval via Bluetooth and NFC. Integration options include mobile SDKs, browser web components, a web service, direct API integration, and connection with Regula Face SDK. The web service can be deployed through Linux package repositories, Windows installers, Docker images, or cloud options such as AWS. A free trial is listed as free, billed 30 days, with 2,000 transactions and no feature limits. Custom licensing has flexible pricing based on usage and business needs, with pricing on request. Offline licensing is limited to desktop and the Document Reader Web Service on Windows and is not available for Docker.
For and against
For
- Database covers 16,500-plus document types across 254 countries and territories.
- Checks can include OCR, RFID, image quality, and authenticity.
- Supports mobile driver's license verification with QR codes and NFC.
- Free trial lists 2,000 transactions and no feature limits.
- Web service supports Docker and cloud deployment options.
Against
- Pricing for custom licensing is on request.
- Offline licensing is limited to desktop and Windows web service.
- Offline licensing is not available for Docker.
- Checks vary by component and license.
The verdict
Regula Document Reader SDK combines document reading with quality and authenticity checks across multiple integration and deployment options. Confirm which checks and licensing terms apply to the components you need.
Who it suits
This SDK suits identity verification services that need to read and digitally verify identity documents. Its integration choices include mobile, browser, web service, and direct API options.
Plans and prices
Free trial
2,000 transactions; no feature limits
Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.regulaforensics.com
Custom licensing
Contact Regula for pricing
Read 4 Oct 2026 · regulaforensics.com
On the record
- Company
- Regula describes itself as a global pioneer in forensic devices and identity verification solutions and says it was founded in 1992.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The web service is distributed through Linux package repositories, Windows installers, Docker images, and cloud deployment options such as AWS.docs.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Document checks
- Features include visual-zone OCR, MRZ and barcode processing, RFID chip reading, image quality assessment, and authenticity checks, depending on component and license.docs.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Document coverage
- Regula says its database contains more than 16,500 document types from 254 countries and territories.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Electronic IDs
- The SDK supports mobile driver's license verification using QR codes and NFC, with retrieval via Bluetooth and NFC.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integration options
- Regula documents mobile SDKs, browser web components, a web service, and integration with its Face SDK.docs.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Offline licensing limit
- The offline Software License is for desktop and the Document Reader Web Service on Windows only, and is not available for Docker.docs.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- Regula says its software products' executive management, engineering, and sales are covered by an Information Security Management System certificate conforming to ISO 27001:2022.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Regula directs technical support requests to its Help Center.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported use cases
- Regula describes the product for identity verification services that read and digitally verify passports, ID cards, driver's licenses, visas, mobile driver's licenses, and other identity documents.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- The SDK reads data from identity documents and verifies their quality and authenticity.docs.regulaforensics.com · read 4 Oct 2026
