21orNot - Instant ID Verification

21orNot

Instant ID verification. Background checks in seconds.

Your scans go directly from your phone to the AI. We never see your data.

100% Free — Bring Your Own API Key

Start Scanning

Get a free Groq API key. Unlimited scans. Zero cost.

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Scans & Counting

How It Works

Scan the IDFREE

Point your camera at the front of the ID and tap Scan. AI reads and verifies everything in under 2 seconds.

Instant VerificationFREE

Age, expiration date, date of issue, physical descriptors, and hologram DOB cross-check — all verified in under 2 seconds. Expired or suspicious IDs are flagged automatically.

Deep Scan (Optional)FREE

Search public records for warrants, sex offender status, and criminal history. Powered by your own API key.

Color + Vibration Alerts

21+

Clear — two confident thumps

18-20

Adult, no alcohol — three quick nudges

Under 18

Minor — rapid buzz

Alert

Expired, fake, or suspicious ID — urgent alarm

Best on mobile: Use Chrome or Safari for the full experience with vibration feedback, camera access, and home screen install. Chrome on Android supports all features. Safari on iPhone supports all features when added to home screen. Firefox and other browsers may not support vibration alerts.

Built For

Bar Owners

Protect your license

Bouncers

Spot fakes fast

Gun Dealers

Pre-screen buyers

Parents

Vet nannies & sitters

Homeowners

Screen contractors

Sellers

Verify buyers

Pre-screening, not a full investigation. Deep Scan surfaces flags that might appear in a comprehensive background check — warrants, sex offender status, violent history. Know what you're dealing with before committing.

Complete Privacy by Design

We literally cannot see your data. 21orNot uses a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) architecture — your phone talks directly to the AI (Groq). There is no 21orNot server — just static code on Cloudflare's CDN.

ID images go from your camera straight to Groq's AI. We never receive them.
Your API key is stored only in your browser. We never see it.
Scan results exist only in your browser tab. Close it and they're gone forever.
No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. We don't know who you are or what you scan.

Don't take our word for it — open Developer Tools → Network tab and see for yourself.

Get Started in 30 Seconds

Get a Free API Key

Go to console.groq.com/keys and sign up. No credit card needed.

Paste Your Key Once

Create an API key and paste it into the scanner. It's saved on your device — we never see it.

Scan Unlimited IDs

Age verification, fake ID detection, and deep background scans — all unlimited, all free.

Install as an App

21orNot works as a standalone app on your phone — no app store needed. Faster launch, fullscreen mode, and home screen icon.

iPhone (Safari)

1. Open this site in Safari
2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
4. Tap Add

Android (Chrome)

1. Open this site in Chrome
2. Tap the three dots menu (top right)
3. Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
4. Tap Install

Works on all modern browsers. Full vibration support on Chrome Android and Safari iOS (when installed).

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This tool is part of a suite of 10+ free AI-powered scanners.

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How Deep Scan Works

Deep Scan searches publicly available records — the same information you could find with 30 minutes of Google searching, compressed into 20 seconds.

It searches:

Sex offender registries (50 states)
Domestic violence charges & restraining orders
Public arrest records & mugshots
Court records, felonies, and active warrants
News articles about criminal cases

Powered by AI-driven web search running through your own API key. Results are condensed for privacy — just enough to raise awareness, not a full dossier.

21orNot is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and does not provide consumer reports as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Results may be incomplete, inaccurate, or match the wrong person. Do not use this service for employment screening, tenant screening, insurance underwriting, credit decisions, or any purpose governed by the FCRA. This is an informational tool only — treat results as unverified leads, not facts. By using this service you agree that you will not use results to make decisions about any individual's eligibility for employment, housing, credit, or insurance.