Due to new AI technologies, remote notary services and ITIN application certifications will need to develop new verification methods.

Due to new AI technologies, remote notary services and ITIN application certifications will need to develop some sort of verification process to ensure that the person in the videocall is the actual person listed on the ID document (such as a passport or drivers license). 

Currently, law in almost all states allows US notaries to remotely notarize documents, after the applicant has taken a photo of their ID using a special app which analyzes it for authenticity. 

A videocall allows the notary to positively identify the applicant as the ID document holder.

For ITIN applications (IRS form W-7, for US tax IDs for non citizens), the procedure is slightly different:

While the IRS still requires the certifying acceptance agent (CAA) to have the physical document in front of them during a video call, the applicant does not have to appear in person. 

This could cause criminals to utilize real-time deepfake AI image changers which are already available. All they need to do is to have it work based on the ID photo. 

Current legislation or verification technologies do not address this vulnerability as of yet. 

How long will it take for them to catch up, or will criminals always be a step ahead with AI due to the slow pace of legislation?