About Us
At ZipID, our journey began with a mission to revolutionize the way
Form I-9s are completed. Founded by Janice Kephart, a seasoned expert in identity and border security, ZipID was born out of a commitment to enhance compliance, security, and efficiency in the hiring process.
Our Mission
To build a best in class platform where identity and compliance work hand in hand, and user experience is paramount. We are here to help you move faster, stay compliant, and make confident decisions with ease.
Our Vision
At ZipID, we believe strong economies thrive when employers have trust in their employees, and vice versa. We are here to help you build that trust, one human at a time.
Message from Our Founder
Forged in Security. Built for Trust.
ZipID is the product of over 25 years at the intersection of national security, policy innovation, and identity technology. My mission has always been to bring clarity to complex systems—crafting solutions that enable both seamless facilitation and robust security.
You can see the imprint of my work in programs like REAL ID, the U.S. biometric entry/exit system, and the federal due diligence protocols used in deploying biometric technologies today. From serving as Special Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee to my role as Counsel to the 9/11 Commission, I’ve been at the center of shaping how our nation verifies identity and protects its people. My “terrorist travel” findings helped redefine global border protocols, and I’ve testified before Congress 19 times, published the first public federal biometric report, and contributed to countless national media discussions on identity, privacy, and trust.
Why Trust ZipID?
Because I know what the federal government can do—and what it leaves to others. Employers are required to confirm identity, yet given little to no tools to do so accurately, efficiently, or securely. That gap is what ZipID fills.
My own story mirrors the spirit of ZipID. My great-grandfather, Horace Kephart, was a writer, explorer, and co-founder of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His legacy instilled in me a drive to forge new paths and create lasting change. And as a Grammy-nominated spoken word artist, I’ve learned the power of creative problem solving—of blending structure and expression to make something meaningful.
ZipID is the result: a best-in-class platform where automation, accuracy, and privacy come together to solve a critical challenge. It’s designed to empower HR professionals, protect new hires, prevent fraud, and build trust—from any device, in any location.
We've climbed more than a few proverbial mountains to get here, which only means we are here to stay. I’m incredibly proud of the brilliant team behind ZipID and can’t wait for you to experience what we’ve created.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Give us a try and depending on the plan you choose, get at least two free transactions to test out ZipID before you buy. We will charge your credit card at the conclusion of the free transactions unless you opt out.
All US employers! Anyone who hires employees to work in the United States must complete I-9s for their new hires or rehires, and failing to do so can result in high fines in the federal government decides to conduct an audit.
It is completely the employer's choice. Facial authentication can assure that a new hire is who they say they are, and the ID they present matches their live self.
This is especially important for remote workers, or industries subject to immigration fraud or economic espionage from foreign adversaries who may pose as Americans for access to proprietary information.
For 30 years the I-9 has been one of the biggest headaches in new hire onboarding. I have struggled with the 3 day time limit to get I-9s done, including the worry that the IDs presented are both the correct document, and legitimate. ZipID fixes both issues, and more, with a welcoming user interface. With its I-9 reminders, ID workflow that takes the guesswork out of employee ID presentation, to wet signatures no matter where an employee is located, ZipID is a major risk mitigation tool for any business, any size!