Remote Identification Officer (RIO)

Start RIO Process

The Remote Identification Officer process (RIO process) checks whether your official identity has been stored in your AGOV account using a government-issued photo ID.

After you start the process via the button above, either a confirmation appears stating that a photo ID is already stored, or you are guided step by step through an online identity* verification.

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For the online identity verification, you need a valid photo ID (list of documents by country)

and a device with a good camera. Business laptops are often unsuitable due to connectivity restrictions. Smartphones are particularly well-suited thanks to their good cameras and open connectivity. Simply enter the web address https://rio.agov.ch in your smartphone’s browser.