Automatic Signature Verification for Vote-by-Mail Security
As vote-by-mail becomes a growing component of elections nationwide, election offices are under increasing pressure to process ballots efficiently without sacrificing accuracy or security. Automatic Signature Verification (ASV) is a modern solution that helps maintain the integrity of the voting process by verifying voter identities at scale—accurately, consistently, and without bias.
What Is Automatic Signature Verification?
Automatic Signature Verification uses advanced scanning and pattern analysis to compare a voter’s ballot envelope signature to reference signatures on file. Rather than relying solely on human reviewers—who may be inconsistent or overwhelmed during peak periods—ASV software applies measurable criteria to flag potential mismatches for follow-up.
How It Works
- Scanned signatures from ballot envelopes are analyzed in real time.
- Key characteristics such as stroke formation, pen pressure, and shape patterns are compared against voter records.
- Signatures are scored, and those falling below a confidence threshold are routed for manual review or follow-up.
- Audit trails are created automatically, enhancing accountability and traceability.
Why Use ASV in Elections?
- Speed & Scalability: Process thousands of vote-by-mail ballots per hour—critical during high-turnout elections.
- Consistency: Avoid variability caused by fatigue, bias, or inconsistent training.
- Accuracy: Modern ASV systems can detect subtle differences while allowing for natural variations in signatures.
- Audit-Ready: Every scan is archived with timestamped records, supporting transparency and compliance.
Real-Time Election Support
When used alongside systems like the Insight Processor, ASV technology becomes even more powerful—allowing offices to scan, verify, and review ballots in parallel, all within a secure local environment. Staff can focus on exceptions while the system handles high-volume, routine verifications with confidence.
Built for Today’s Elections
While some legacy systems rely on outdated technology, our ASV offering is built with modern elections in mind—leveraging updated software, flexible configurations, and integration with evolving election workflows. Whether you’re scaling up mail-in voting or looking to streamline verification, we help you meet today’s standards with tomorrow’s tools.
On target, On time, Every time.