The X platform appears to be developing new identity verification features several months after an impersonation rampage temporarily halted the company’s paid verification plans.

The platform is now developing an additional verification feature that requires users to upload a copy of their government-issued ID card and take a selfie, according to screenshots shared by researcher Nima Oji.

Earlier this month, Augie discovered an identity-verified badge via Elon Musk‘s account, while now he’s come up with an in-app message detailing how the feature works, suggesting an official launch is imminent.

The message reads: “Verify your account by presenting a government-issued ID. This process usually takes about 5 minutes,” which explains that users need to provide a photo of their ID and a photo.

It appears X has partnered with third-party hobby verification company Au10tix for this feature. The description indicates that the information involved for verification is seen by Au10tix Plus EXE.

X retains identity images, including biometric data, for up to 30 days, and uses the information for safety and security purposes, including to prevent impersonation.

Au10tix’s website states that the verification process is 8 seconds long, partially human-free, and is the first technology of its kind to detect synthetic fraud patterns worldwide. The company has previously worked with companies such as Google, PayPal and Uber.

The feature indicates that X is looking for new ways to combat impersonation across its platform, which currently offers a verification badge to anyone who pays for an X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) subscription.

The company does not perform identity checks, although it has implemented some safeguards, such as the Verified Institutions feature.

However, some impersonators still manage to slip through. Verification has also been exploited by many scammers, particularly crypto scammers, who use the extra visibility that comes with an X Premium subscription to raise their posts.

It’s not clear if adding optional identity checks would solve these issues, but it might make some scammers and impersonators a little easier to spot.