The Predictive Document Verification (DocV) SDK for React Native is a React Native wrapper that allows you to use the DocV SDK for Android and iOS in your React Native application.
Note: Document verification services will be disabled for older SDK versions soon. All SDK integrations must be updated to version 3.1.0 or later to meet compliance requirements.
Before getting started, check that your development environment meets the following requirements:
React Native
- React Native CLI. See the React Native docs for instructions on how to set up your development environment.
iOS
- Xcode version 14.1+
- Support for iOS 13 and later
Android
- Android SDK Version 22 (OS Version 5.1) and later
- Android SDK is compiled with
compileSdkVersion 33
and Java 11
To get started, complete the steps in the following sections:
- Install the React Native wrapper with NPM
- Configure your iOS or Android app
- Import and launch the SDK
In your React Native project, install the DocV React Native wrapper by running the following NPM command:
npm install @socure-inc/docv-react-native
Your React Native project needs to access the DocV iOS or Android SDKs through the React Native wrapper. Follow the instructions in the drop down menus below to integrate the DocV SDK into your iOS or Android app.
Integrate with the DocV iOS SDK
For the iOS app, you can install the DocV iOS SDK into your project using Cocoapods. If you do not already have the CocoaPods tool installed, see the CocoaPods Getting Started guide.
In your root project folder, open your Podfile with a text editor and specify the following project dependencies:
- Replace the deployment target with
platform :ios, '13.0'
. - Add the line pod
'socure-docv-react-native', :path => '../node_modules/@socure-inc/docv-react-native'
Once completed, your Podfile should look like the following example:
require_relative '../node_modules/react-native/scripts/react_native_pods'
require_relative '../node_modules/@react-native-community/cli-platform-ios/native_modules'
platform :ios, '13.0'
install! 'cocoapods', :deterministic_uuids => false
production = ENV["PRODUCTION"] == "1"
target 'SocureDocVDemo' do
config = use_native_modules!
# Flags change depending on the env values.
flags = get_default_flags()
use_react_native!(
:path => config[:reactNativePath],
# to enable hermes on iOS, change `false` to `true` and then install pods
:production => production,
:hermes_enabled => flags[:hermes_enabled],
:fabric_enabled => flags[:fabric_enabled],
:flipper_configuration => FlipperConfiguration.enabled,
# An absolute path to your application root.
:app_path => "#{Pod::Config.instance.installation_root}/.."
)
target 'SocureDocVDemoTests' do
inherit! :complete
# Pods for testing
end
post_install do |installer|
react_native_post_install(installer)
__apply_Xcode_12_5_M1_post_install_workaround(installer)
end
pod 'socure-docv-react-native', :path => '../node_modules/@socure-inc/docv-react-native'
end
Change the location of your working directory to the iOS
folder:
cd ios
Install the Cocoapods dependencies by running the following command:
pod install
The CocoaPods installation command generates a .xcworkspace
file with all the dependencies configured. To continue with the installation, complete the following:
- Close Xcode and then open your project's
.xcworkspace
file to launch Xcode. From now on, use the.xcworkspace
to open your project. - Check that your deployment target is set to iOS 13 or later.
The DocV iOS SDK requires a device's camera permission to capture identity documents. Upon the first invocation of the SDK, the app will request camera permission from the consumer. If the app does not already use the camera, you must add the following to the app’s Info.plist file
:
Key | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Privacy - Camera Usage Description | String | "This application requires use of your camera in order to capture your identity documents." |
Note: We recommend you check for camera permission before calling the SocureDocV SDK’s launch API.
Using the command line, go to your root project folder and enter the following command to run the app:
"react-native run-ios"
Integrate with the DocV Android SDK
For the Android app, add your project dependencies by going to the module level build.gradle
file and making sure the minSdkVersion
is set to at least 22 and the compileSdkVersion
is set to at least 33.
buildscript {
.....
ext {
....
minSdkVersion = 22
compileSdkVersion = 33
.....
}
}
The DocV Android SDK requires camera permission to capture identity documents. Upon the first invocation of the SDK, your app will request camera permission from the user.
Note: We recommend you check for camera permissions before calling the Socure DocV SDK’s launch API.
Ensure that your app manifest has been set up properly to request the following required permissions:
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" />
<!-- Declare permissions -->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE"/>
From the command line, go to your root project folder and enter the following command to run the app:
react-native run-android
After you have installed the DocV SDK React Native wrapper using NPM and configured your iOS or Android app, add the following code to your App.js
file to import launchSocureDocV
:
import { launchSocureDocV } from "@socure-inc/docv-react-native"
To launch the Socure DocV SDK, specify your SDK key and call the launchSocureDocV
launch function:
launchSocureDocV("SOCURE_SDK_KEY", flow, onSuccess, onError);
Your React Native application initializes and communicates with the DocV SDK through the React Native wrapper using the launchSocureDocV
instance. The launchSocureDocV
function also includes two callback functions, one for onSuccess
and one for onError
. See Response callbacks below for more information.
The following table lists the available launchSocureDocV
properties:
Argument | Description |
---|---|
socure_sdk_key |
The unique SDK key obtained from Admin Dashboard. For more information, see the SDK Keys article in DevHub. |
flow |
An optional JSON string or null value that specifies a custom flow. JSON.stringify({flow: {name: “FLOW_NAME”}, document_type: 'license'}) The flow_name value specifies the name of the customized Capture App UI flow (created in Admin Dashboard) that the DocV SDK should use for each transaction. If the value is incorrect or null , the DocV SDK will use flow set as Default in Admin Dashboard. The document_type value specifies a single acceptable document type for the transaction and skips the Selected ID Type Screen in the Capture App flow. Possible field values are license or passport . If the value is incorrect or null , the DocV SDK will use the document type defined for the flow in Admin Dashboard. |
onSuccess |
A callback function that notifies you when the flow completes successfully. |
onError |
A callback function that notifies you when the flow fails. |
Your app can receive a response callback from the Socure DocV SDK when the flow completes successfully or returns with an error using the onSuccess
and onError
callback functions.
When the consumer successfully completes the flow and the captured images are uploaded, the onSuccess
callback receives the ScannedData object which contains session information and the extracted data. The table below lists the available ScannedData
properties.
Result Field | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
docUUID |
string | The UUID for the uploaded scanned images. |
sessionId |
string | The session ID for the scan session. |
extractedData |
JSON object | Contains extractedInfo from the barcode or MRZ. |
captureData |
JSON object | The mapped capture type for every scan. Possible keys are: lic_front , lic_back , passport , selfie Possible values can be manual or auto |
capturedImages |
JSON object | The mapped image data of captured images. Possible keys are: lic_front , lic_back , passport , selfie Value will be a base64 image string Note: Prefix data:image/png;base64, while using base64 string. |
{
"docUUID": "UUID for the uploaded scanned images",
"sessionId": "Session ID for the particular scan session",
"extractedData": {
"address": "123 TAYLOR AVE",
"issueDate": "09282007",
"parsedAddress": {
"city": "SAN BRUNO",
"country": "USA",
"physicalAddress": "123 TAYLOR AVE",
"physicalAddress2": "SAN BRUNO",
"postalCode": "940660000",
"state": "CA"
},
"dob": "07221977",
"documentNumber": "D12345",
"expirationDate": "07222022",
"firstName": "SAM",
"fullName": "SAM SOTO",
"type": "barcode"
},
"captureData": {
"lic_front": "auto",
"lic_back": "auto",
"passport": "auto",
"selfie": "manual"
},
"capturedImages": {
"lic_front": "base64 Image as String",
"lic_back": "base64 Image as String",
"selfie": "base64 Image as String"
}
}
If the consumer exits the flow without completing it or the SDK encounters an error, the onError
callback receives the ScanError
object which contains session information and the error. The table below lists the available ScanError
properties.
Error Field | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
capturedImages |
JSON object | The mapped image data of captured images (if available). Possible keys are: lic_front , lic_back , passport , selfie Value will be a base64 image string Note: Prefix data:image/png;base64, while using base64 string. |
errorMessage |
string | The error code description. |
sessionId |
string | The session ID for the particular scan session. |
statusCode |
string | The error code returned by Socure DocV SDK. |
{
"capturedImages": {
"passport": "base64 Image as String"
},
"errorMessage": "Scan canceled by the user",
"sessionId": "2a55f9-42bgfa-4fb3-9gf32e-6a6fec5",
"statusCode": "7104"
}
The following table lists the errors that can be returned by Socure DocV SDK:
Error Code | Error Description (string) |
---|---|
7011 |
Invalid key |
7021 |
Failed to initiate the session |
7014 |
Session expired |
7101 |
Empty key |
7103 |
No internet connection |
7102 |
Do not have the required permissions to open the camera |
7022 |
Failed to upload the documents |
7104 |
Scan canceled by the user |
7106 |
Camera error |
7107 |
Unknown error |
7108 |
Camera resolution doesn't match the minimum requirement |
7109 |
Invalid config data |
7110 |
Consent declined |