Verify Identity. Control Access. Reduce Risk.
Patronscan’s Identity Verification Access Control (IVAC) system scans and authenticates a patron’s ID, then automatically unlocks your door only when it should. Built for retail, convenience stores, liquor stores, and any business where unmanned entry carries real risk.
Patronscan’s Identity Verification Access Control (IVAC) technology enhances security for businesses aiming to integrate door access control and ID validation into a streamlined, frictionless and convenient solution.
For establishments with unmanned points of access, IVAC provides assurance that security and age-restricted laws will not be compromised. Discover how this self-service ID scanner easily links into a strike system for either a door lock, turnstile, or cooler/fridge door, providing patrons with access in a secure and hassle-free manner.
Get a QuoteReceive alerts for expired IDs and identify minors using lost or stolen IDs to buy products.
Manage hundreds of locations or a single shop from anywhere with real-time management and live data.
Patronscan’s fake ID detection was developed using over 500 million scans and 20 years of innovation.
See activity across doors, venues, and cities in one place.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to create safer environments where businesses and communities can thrive. Every decision we make, from product development to customer support, is rooted in that purpose. We are proud to partner with organizations that share that vision and trust us to help protect what matters most.
What I consistently hear from partners and clients is that Patronscan is not just a vendor, it is a strategic advantage. We help businesses solve real problems, from reducing theft to improving customer experience, and we do it in a way that creates a real financial return for their business. That is what creates lasting partnerships and meaningful growth.
From a technology standpoint, what sets Patronscan apart is our commitment to building systems that are both powerful and reliable. We have designed a platform that can scale across thousands of locations while continuously improving through machine learning and real-world data. Our focus is not just innovation, but delivering performance that our clients can trust every single night.
Trusted by the some of the biggest names in the industry
How We Lock and Unlock Doors for Retail
Across your devices and locations, the platform becomes a part of your loss prevention team.
Get Access to Your Own Web Admin Portal
Receive security alerts when flagged patrons, inspectors, or minors arrive at the door. Keep a pulse on your venue with live stats sent to your phone. Access patron history to flag individuals, review your demographics and register members.
Capture Live Images
Using Patronscan at your locations will provide better insights into your customers, increasing their accountability. Your scan history includes names and live images making it easy to go through and point out exactly who was causing trouble at your location.
Advanced Reporting Analytics
Receive daily, weekly, and monthly reports on performance and demographics.
Spot trends and build relationships with your most valuable customers. Boost revenue by tailoring your marketing efforts to demographics most likely to spend more.
Forensic Analysis
When a patron presents their ID at the scanner, Patronscan reads the barcode or MRZ, and visible security features simultaneously. The system checks the document against a database of 14,000+ supported ID types, verifies that the data is internally consistent, and applies Patronscan’s proprietary detection algorithms, trained on over 500 million historical scans, to identify counterfeits that pass a visual check.
The Patronscan IVAC Wall Mount is equipped with our advanced forensic ID validation technology, making it the perfect solution for retail establishments requiring age-gated or self- service (unmanned) ID validation for age-restricted products.
This technology is also capable of controlling main entrances or multiple doors, providing a comprehensive access control system for your establishment.
IVAC Lite + is an enhanced access control solution designed for seamless navigation and versatile applications. Featuring a user-friendly 7-inch touchscreen, this advanced system provides clear guidance for effortless user interaction.
Book a live demo with one of our access control specialists. We’ll walk you through the hardware, show you how the integration works with your existing door setup, and answer your specific compliance questions.
