Getting ID Cards in 5 Minutes: How Uzbekistan's Self-Service Government Terminals are Reshaping the Citizen Experience

Created on 09.14

In Uzbekistan, the public identity authentication system is undergoing a profound digital transformation. Previously, applying for a card-style ID or driver's license often meant running back and forth between different counters in government service halls. Citizens had to go to an external photo studio to get a receipt, then return to the hall to have their information entered, fingerprints and facial features collected, and finally queue up to pay. The cumbersome process not only consumed citizens' time but also posed significant challenges to the capacity of government service hall counters.

Today, this pain point is being completely resolved by an "all-in-one" self-service government terminal.

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From "Multiple Counters" to "One-Stop Service": 5 Minutes to Reshape Government Efficiency

To meet the application, replacement, and renewal needs for card-style documents in Uzbekistan (which comply with ICAO9303 standards and feature an MRZ code on the back), we have customized a one-stop self-service solution featuring a "dual-machine linkage." Citizens no longer need to transfer between multiple counters; with just one set of equipment, they can complete the entire closed-loop process—from KYC identity verification, on-site photography, full-fingerprint and facial biometric collection, to online payment—in only 5 minutes.

The core of this solution lies in modularizing and seamlessly connecting complex government processes:

· Data Collection Machine: As the starting point of the process, this device integrates high-precision cameras, multi-fingerprint scanners, and an MRZ code reading module. It is not just an information collection terminal, but the "smart brain" of the entire process, guiding citizens step-by-step through form filling and biometric binding.

· Card Printing Machine: Equipped with a large-capacity card library, it supports flexible card collection modes. After completing the application and payment at the collection machine, citizens can choose to either instantly pick up their brand-new card-style document on the spot or opt for home delivery, fully accommodating personalized needs.

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Meanwhile, the machine also provides other services, such as:

Ø REGISTRATION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER

Ø PERSON'S PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY PLACE OF RESIDENCE

Ø PERSON'S CRIMINAL RECORD OR LACK THEREOF

Ø OBTAIN A BIOMETRIC PASSPORT FOR TRAVEL ABROAD

Beyond Uzbekistan: Providing a "Universal Solution" for Global Government Scenarios

The successful implementation in Uzbekistan is merely a microcosm of how our self-service government terminals empower digital government construction worldwide. In fact, while the pain points in government halls vary from country to country, the core demands are highly consistent: reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving the citizen experience.

For example, in some countries, citizens must first go to an external photo studio to get a receipt before handling their business at the hall. Our self-service terminal can also integrate external or built-in high-definition camera modules to bring the "photography" prerequisite directly back inside the government hall, achieving the true goal of "getting everything done under one roof." Whether it is document application, information modification, or certificate printing, our highly modular hardware design and flexible software system allow the equipment to easily integrate into various complex government scenarios.

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HBtec One-Stop ID & Passport Self-Service SolutionFrom Photo Capture to Application, Issuance and Collection

Letting Data Do the Running, Adding Warmth to Government Services

The shift from traditional manual counters to intelligent self-service terminals changes not only the form of the equipment but also the philosophy of public service. When tedious form-filling, queuing, and payments are compressed into a 5-minute self-service operation, government halls can free up valuable human resources to serve groups requiring special care. Meanwhile, citizens can genuinely feel the convenience and warmth brought by the digital government through "fingertip services" and "self-service processing."

In the future, we will continue to deepen our presence in the self-service government terminal sector, utilizing more innovative technical solutions to help more countries and regions worldwide build a highly efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly smart government ecosystem.