How can UK exam centres verify candidates in person?
At an exam centre, staff can compare a candidate's live face with the registered reference on a phone or tablet, check passive liveness and record the result. FaceTagr supports offline decisions when connectivity is limited. This is an entry identity check, not remote invigilation or a replacement for the awarding body's rules and human exception process.
Last reviewed: 18 October 2026 · FaceTagr team
How does entry verification differ from remote invigilation?
| Question | In-person entry verification | Remote invigilation |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Verify the arriving candidate | Monitor examination conduct remotely |
| Device | Centre-controlled phone or tablet | Candidate device and monitoring setup |
| Connection | Matching can run offline | Depends on remote monitoring workflow |
| Review | Staff resolve exceptions at the centre | Remote staff and awarding-body procedures |
| Privacy | Control enrolment, results and retention | Assess recording and monitoring data separately |
What does verified entry look like?
Step 1
Prepare the authorised candidate roster and enrolment references.
Step 2
Configure devices and test queue capacity before exam day.
Step 3
Compare a live capture and review the liveness result.
Step 4
Refer uncertain results to authorised staff; do not automatically refuse entry.
Step 5
Log the decision and apply the agreed retention policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can it work without a network?
Yes. FaceTagr's mobile SDK supports fully offline 1:1 verification, 1:N identification and passive liveness on Android and iOS. Reporting and integration need a connection when records are synchronised.
Does this replace exam invigilation?
No. Candidate identity verification at entry and examination invigilation address different risks.