Is this just America failing to update to the modern world again?
In the UK, if I want to hire a car, I have to provide a code from a Government website which is tied to my driving licence. The hire company check the validity of my licence using that one-time code.
Similarly, the passport service provides an API which lets authorised organisations check the validity of a passport.
Relying on a photo of a document is as ridiculous as relying on a signature on a credit card receipt!
In the UK, if I want to hire a car, I have to provide a code from a Government website which is tied to my driving licence. The hire company check the validity of my licence using that one-time code.
Similarly, the passport service provides an API which lets authorised organisations check the validity of a passport.
Relying on a photo of a document is as ridiculous as relying on a signature on a credit card receipt!