United States

The United States offers comprehensive government verification through Bynn's Goverlink™ technology, with integration to multiple federal and state databases. This multi-layered approach provides real-time verification against official government records maintained by various authorities across the United States.

As of 2025, Bynn's US integration covers verification against federal databases, state motor vehicle departments, and other government registries, serving over 330 million US residents and citizens.

Verification Overview

United States verification through Goverlink™ provides real-time authentication against multiple government databases and registries. The system leverages various federal and state data sources to deliver comprehensive identity verification.

Supported Verification Types:

Verification Type	Data Verified	Coverage	Real-time
AAMVA Driver License	✓	44 States	✓
Social Security Verification	✓	Federal	✓
Federal Database Cross-check	✓	Federal	✓
Address Validation	✓	National	✓
Identity History	✓	Multi-source	✓

Processing Time: Typically 1-8 seconds for all verification types

US Identity System

The United States employs a federated identity system with multiple issuing authorities at federal, state, and local levels. Unlike centralized systems, US identity verification requires integration with various government databases and registries.

Key Identity Documents:

State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards
Social Security cards and numbers
US passports and passport cards
Federal employment authorization documents
State vital records (birth certificates)

Coverage: Available to US citizens, permanent residents, and documented immigrants with valid government-issued identification

Verification Methods

AAMVA Driver License Verification

Validates driver's licenses and state ID cards through the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) network. This system provides real-time verification against state DMV databases.

Verified Data Points:

Driver license number validity
Full name matching
Date of birth verification
Gender confirmation
Issue and expiration dates
Address validation (where available)

State Coverage: Available in 44 states plus District of Columbia

Excluded States: Pennsylvania, Louisiana, California, Utah, Minnesota, New York

Requirements: Valid state-issued driver's license or ID card number

Social Security Verification

Authenticates Social Security Numbers (SSN) against Social Security Administration records. Provides validation of SSN status and basic demographic information.

Verification Capabilities:

SSN validity and format verification
Death Master File checking
SSN issuance verification
State and year of issuance validation

Verified Information:

SSN validity status
Issuance state and timeframe
Death record status
Format and checksum validation

Requirements: Valid 9-digit Social Security Number

Address Validation

Validates residential and mailing addresses against United States Postal Service (USPS) databases and other authoritative address sources.

Validation Features:

USPS address standardization
Delivery point validation
ZIP+4 code verification
Address type identification
Occupancy status checking

Verified Components:

Street address accuracy
City and state validation
ZIP code verification
Address deliverability
Residential vs. commercial classification

Data Verification Details

Mandatory Data Points

All US verifications require specific data points depending on the verification type:

Data Point	AAMVA	SSN	Federal	Address	Format
Full Name	✓	✓	✓	✓	First, Middle, Last
Date of Birth	✓	✓	✓	Optional	MM/DD/YYYY
Social Security Number	Optional	✓	✓	Optional	XXX-XX-XXXX
Driver License Number	✓	✗	Optional	✗	State-specific format
Address	✓	✗	✓	✓	Full postal address

Additional Verifiable Information

Through AAMVA Verification:

License class and endorsements
Restriction codes
License status (active, suspended, revoked)
Physical description (height, weight, eye color)
Organ donor status

State Coverage and Limitations

AAMVA Participating States

Full Coverage States (43 + DC):
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Common Error Scenarios

AAMVA Service Errors

Error Code	Description	Resolution
`LICENSE_NOT_FOUND`	License number not in database	Verify correct number format
`STATE_NOT_SUPPORTED`	State not in AAMVA network	Use alternative verification
`LICENSE_EXPIRED`	Document beyond validity period	Request current documentation
`DATA_MISMATCH`	Provided data doesn't match records	Verify user input accuracy
`LICENSE_SUSPENDED`	License status not active	Flag for manual review

Federal Database Errors

Error Code	Description	Resolution
`SSN_INVALID`	Social Security Number format error	Verify correct 9-digit format
`SSN_DECEASED`	Number associated with deceased person	Flag for investigation
`FEDERAL_TIMEOUT`	Government database timeout	Implement retry mechanism
`ACCESS_DENIED`	Insufficient verification permissions	Check API permissions

System and Network Errors

Error Code	Description	Resolution
`SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE`	Government system maintenance	Use fallback verification
`RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`	Too many verification requests	Implement request throttling
`CONNECTION_ERROR`	Network connectivity issue	Retry with exponential backoff
`DATA_INCOMPLETE`	Insufficient information provided	Request additional data

Performance Metrics

Typical Response Times

Verification Type	Average Time	Success Rate
AAMVA Driver License	3-6 seconds	94.5%
Social Security	2-4 seconds	97.2%
Federal Database	4-8 seconds	91.8%
Address Validation	1-3 seconds	98.7%
Identity History	5-8 seconds	89.3%

Service Availability

US government databases maintain varying availability levels:

AAMVA Network: 99.2% average uptime
Social Security Administration: 99.5% average uptime
Federal Databases: 98.8% average uptime
USPS Address Validation: 99.8% average uptime

Peak Usage Considerations:

Business hours (9 AM - 5 PM EST) may have increased load
Month-end processing may impact federal system response times
Holiday periods may affect government database availability