California AB 1263 Compliance Made Simple
ID Verification for Firearms Parts Retailers
New California law requires age and address verification for gun parts shipments. ZeroTrust provides instant compliance—without storing customer IDs.
What AB 1263 Requires
Starting January 1, 2026, every firearm accessory and barrel shipment to California requires:
Age & Identity Verification
Verify customer is 18+ using government-issued photo ID before completing the sale.
Address Matching
Delivery address must exactly match the address on the verified ID.
Signed Acknowledgment
Customer must sign acknowledging they understand California's assault weapon laws.
Adult Signature Required
Package must be labeled for adult signature (18+) and ID confirmation at delivery.
The Challenge for Retailers
Most retailers don't want to store customer ID images due to CCPA liability, data breach risk, and compliance costs. But AB 1263 requires verification before the sale completes.
ZeroTrust: AB 1263 Compliance Without the Risk
Verify age and address instantly, then delete everything. Zero storage = zero liability.
Customer Uploads ID
During checkout, customer takes a photo of their driver's license or state ID and a quick selfie for liveness detection.
Instant Verification
ZeroTrust verifies the ID is authentic, confirms age (18+), validates that shipping address matches the ID address, and checks for fraud.
Pass/Fail + Delete
You receive verification result (pass/fail) and age confirmation. We immediately delete the ID photo, selfie, and all extracted data.
Perfect for AB 1263 Compliance
Everything Needed for AB 1263 Compliance
Document Verification
Verifies authenticity of all US state driver's licenses and passports. Detects fake IDs, altered documents, and photo substitutions.
Age Verification (18+)
Automatically calculates age from date of birth and confirms customer meets California's 18+ requirement for firearm accessories.
Address Matching
Validates that the shipping address provided at checkout exactly matches the address on the customer's government ID.
Liveness Detection
Prevents photo spoofing by requiring a live selfie. Ensures the person submitting the ID is actually present, not using a photo of someone else.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No setup fees. No monthly minimums. Pay only for what you use.
Per-Verification Pricing
Perfect for firearms retailers of any size
Compare: Monthly Cost for 1,000 CA Orders
AWS account required • Billing starts after 50 free verifications
High-volume retailer? Custom pricing available.
Contact us for volume discountsCommon Questions About AB 1263 Compliance
What products does AB 1263 apply to?
AB 1263 applies to firearm accessories as defined in Penal Code 30515, including pistol grips, thumbhole stocks, folding/telescoping stocks, flash suppressors, forward pistol grips, threaded barrels, and standalone firearm barrels. It does not apply to complete firearms or 80% lowers (which already have separate regulations).
Do I need to store copies of customer IDs?
No. AB 1263 requires verification, but does not mandate storing ID copies. ZeroTrust verifies the ID and confirms age/address, then immediately deletes the images. You receive verification results only, avoiding CCPA liability.
How does address matching work?
ZeroTrust extracts the address from the customer's government ID and compares it to the shipping address provided at checkout. We use intelligent matching to handle common variations (e.g., "Street" vs "St"), but require the core address to match exactly per AB 1263 requirements.
What if a customer has recently moved?
If the customer's ID address doesn't match their current address, AB 1263 does not allow the shipment. The customer would need to update their ID with their state's DMV first. This is a legal requirement of AB 1263, not a ZeroTrust limitation.
How long does integration take?
Most retailers integrate ZeroTrust in under 30 minutes. You'll add our JavaScript snippet to your checkout page, and we'll provide sample code for handling the verification flow. No backend changes required for basic integration.
Can I test before going live?
Yes. The first 50 verifications are free, allowing you to test with real IDs in your staging environment before launching to production. We also provide detailed documentation and integration support.
What about the signed acknowledgment requirement?
ZeroTrust handles ID verification and address matching. You'll still need to present the required legal notice to customers and collect their acknowledgment, which you can implement as a checkbox in your checkout flow. We can provide sample language if needed.
Get Compliant Before January 1, 2026
Don't wait until the deadline. Start verifying California customers today with ZeroTrust's 50 free verifications and avoid the last-minute rush.
Questions? Email us at sales@entrinsia.com