Methods for registering individuals with government programs to eliminate
fraud are described herein. The method includes registering a first person with
a government entity having a governmental program and issuing an individual identification
code (IIC) to the first person, entering the individual identification code (IIC)
into an electronic retrieval system and obtaining first data on the first person
at a first point in time. The first data can include first biometric data, a first
personal identification code, a first electronic signature, and combinations thereof.
The method further includes linking the first data to the individual identification
code (IIC), and reading second data at a second point in time, wherein the second
data can include second biometric data, a second personal identification code,
a second electronic signature and combinations thereof, of a second person, and
wherein the second point of time is later than the first point of time. The method
further includes comparing the second data with the first data to form compared
data, determining from the compared data whether the second person is the first
person to obtain a verified identity, and making a first transmission of the verified
identity to the government entity. The first transmission includes the individual
identification code (IIC) and a first query for personal information on the first
person. The method further includes making a second transmission from the government
entity providing the information requested in the first query and making a third
transmission providing updated personal information to the government entity.