A solid national information system
A solid network of identity information systems is essential to the foundation of any nation. This enables governments to plan, protect, and deliver critical services to their citizens, from urban development to immigration policy. At CBN, we support clients around the world in securely managing key identity documents and records, including civil registries, residency and citizenship data, electoral identification, and national identity.
Real-world impact of Civil Identification
Foreign residents and citizenship:
Know who lives where
Use case:
Belonging and legal identity
Providing secure identity documents to enable associated rights and social-economic inclusion for foreign residents, while enabling a structured, controlled pathway to naturalization.
Key features:
- Support for permanent residency, work permits, and more
- Fully paperless workflow
- Border system integration for smoother traveller processing
Electoral identification:
Secure voting made easy
Use case:
Trustworthy elections through verified voter ID
Electoral ID systems help reduce fraud, improve voter confidence, and facilitates the voter check in process for the electorate and electoral commissions alike.
Key features:
- Verified voter identity
- Voter reassignment driven by boundary updates
- Increased voter confidence
National ID:
Enabling secure access for citizens to rights and services
Use case:
Trusted identity for a connected society
From obtaining a passport to opening a bank account, a national Identification provides a trusted, verifiable identity that empowers citizens to access essential services, exercise their rights, and participate fully in society. It serves as the cornerstone of digital governance and secure identity verification.
Key features:
- Single, authoritative identity credential
- Supports both physical and digital authentication
- Facilitates access to government and financial services
Why choose CBN for Civil Identification?
Future-ready systems for fair and solid management of national identity
CBN helps governments build modern civil identification systems that form the backbone of public service delivery and national identification. From birth registration to national Identification cards, our integrated solutions ensure every individual is visible, protected, and able to participate fully in society.
- Over two decades of experience in civil Identification
- Tailored Civil Identification solutions deployed in over 25 countries
- Biometric and digital-ready
- Trusted by governments worldwide
Our people and principles in action
Meet the experts behind our Civil Identification solution
“At CBN, we don’t just create Identification solutions—we help protect people’s invaluable rights, enable access, and uphold trust in communities around the world.”
— Jeff Quarrington, Vice President & GM, Civil Identity
Our approach to meaningful partnerships
At CBN, we help governments, institutions, and businesses establish trusted identity systems—so you can focus on serving your people with the utmost confidence. Our approach is built around productive partnerships, not just implementation. From discovery to long-term support, we guide you through every stage to deliver secure and scalable solutions that continue to evolve with your needs and objectives.
Below is our proven four-step framework for delivering seamless, comprehensive identity solutions:
Discover
We collaborate closely with you to understand your current systems, goals, and challenges, laying the groundwork for a solution that fits both need and scale.
Design
Our experts map out a secure, user-friendly system architecture, from document design to data integration, tailored to national requirements and jurisdictional standards.
Deliver
CBN oversees development, deployment, and testing, ensuring every component works together securely and seamlessly from day one and beyond.
Support
Our partnership doesn’t just end at launch. We proudly exceed that by providing training, maintenance, and continuous improvements to ensure long-term success and system integrity.
Client success story
How Togo strengthened its national identity program
Learn how CBN worked with Togo’s government to modernize its civil registry, improve voter authentication, and enable mobile digital ID services.
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Help power the systems the world trusts
At CBN, your work matters. Whether you’re building secure software, designing trusted ID systems, or printing the currency people use every day, every role here contributes to something bigger.
We’re driven by purpose, grounded in principle, and united by the impact we make around the world. If you’re looking for a career where integrity, innovation, and real-world responsibility come together, you’ll find it at CBN.
CBN is an Ottawa institution with global impact. It’s inspiring to see how our team lives CBN’s values of reason, integrity, honesty, independence, justice, productivity, and pride and how these values resonate with partners.”Meredith Anglin
Executive Director, Currency
I value the supportive relationships with my colleagues, and the flexibility to work from home helps me maintain balance. CBN’s growth opportunities and benefits make it
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CBN stands out through its deep commitment to being a values-based company. Our values guide daily conversations, influence decisions in the boardroom, and shape the environment we work in.”Tim McIntyre
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Why work at CBN?
Purpose-driven work
At CBN, your work helps protect identities, secures borders, and supports safer, more connected communities. Whether you’re in software, manufacturing, or operations, every role contributes to real-world impact.
Guided by values that matter
Our seven core principles, Reason, Integrity, Honesty, Independence, Justice, Productivity, and Pride, aren’t just words on a wall. They guide how we make decisions, lead teams, and build careers.
Global talent & global reach
Our people and partners are based across the world, reflecting the international scale of the customers we serve. At CBN, you’ll collaborate across borders to deliver secure, high-performance solutions with global impact.
Professional growth & personal well-being
We invest in your future with competitive compensation, a robust pension plan, and health benefits designed to support both you and your loved ones. That’s why so many of our team members build fulfilling, decades-long careers here.
Great work starts with great people
At CBN, we’re looking for people who care about doing the right thing and want to build a career that makes a real difference.
Industry recognized
& trusted by clients
100+ secure government ID and issuance programs delivered globally
250+ partnerships with government agencies and institutions
Millions of secure identity documents produced annually
Globally recognized as a world leader
From national lotteries to border security, more than 100 governments and institutions around the world rely on CBN to deliver secure, high-impact solutions. Our commitment to innovation, integrity,
and excellence has earned us global recognition and the enduring trust of our clients.