PIV Registrar

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

An entity that establishes and vouches for the identity of an Applicant to a PIV Issuer. The PIV Registrar authenticates the Applicant’s identity by checking identity source documents and identity proofing, and ensures a proper background check has been completed, before the credential is issued.
Source(s):
FIPS 201 [version unknown]

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PIV Registrar

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