Illustrative previewA build-to-order Shopify app that enforces age and document-based identity checks at checkout for regulated
products, blocks underage orders, and keeps a compliance audit log. Built, installed, and supported by ECOSIRE.
What is Age & Identity Verification at Checkout?
A build-to-order Shopify app that enforces age and document-based identity checks at checkout for regulated products, blocks underage orders, and keeps a compliance audit log. Built, installed, and supported by ECOSIRE. Built to order by ECOSIRE for Shopify (build-to-order) — indicative price from $999.00 USD; request a quote for a scoped proposal.
Key Features
Built to order, done for you
No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.
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You order
Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.
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We build & install
ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your Shopify.
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Go live + support
You go live in about one working week, with two weeks of go-live support. Defects in the code we deliver are fixed free of charge.
About this Product
Selling alcohol, vape, CBD, or other age-restricted goods on Shopify means a checkbox in the cart isn't enough — you need a verifiable, conditional, and auditable gate at the moment of purchase. Age & Identity Verification at Checkout is a custom Shopify app that ECOSIRE builds for your store, scoped to your products, your shipping destinations, and your legal thresholds.
This is not an instant App Store download. We build it to order against your catalog and compliance requirements, install it on your store, and support it after launch.
The gate runs as a Checkout UI Extension so the age and consent step renders natively inside Shopify Checkout (including Shopify Plus) without breaking the buyer flow or violating checkout integrity rules. Enforcement is conditional: rules key off product tags, collections, or metafields, plus the customer's shipping country/region — so a wine bottle shipping to a 21+ state is gated while an unrestricted accessory passes through untouched.
For higher-risk SKUs we wire in document/ID verification via a third-party KYC provider (e.g. Persona, Veriff, or one you already use), invoked through their API with results written back to order metafields. Every decision — pass, fail, override — is written to a compliance audit log you can export.
Server-side enforcement is reinforced with an orders/create webhook and the Admin GraphQL API, so an order that slips a client-side check can be flagged, held, or cancelled. Installation uses standard OAuth with least-privilege scopes. The consent UI, copy, and thresholds are fully customizable to your brand and counsel's wording. You own the result; we maintain it.
What you get
- A custom Shopify app (Checkout UI Extension + backend) built against your catalog, installed on your store via OAuth
- Conditional rule configuration mapping your regulated products, collections, and shipping regions to age/ID thresholds
- Optional integration with your chosen KYC/ID-verification provider, including API wiring and order-metafield write-back
- orders/create webhook handler plus Admin GraphQL logic for server-side enforcement and order flagging/cancellation
- Exportable compliance audit log with documented schema and an export method
- Branded, copy-customized consent and decline UI in your checkout
- Admin/ops handover guide covering rule edits, log export, and flagged-order workflow
- A defined post-launch support and update window (see FAQ)
Who this is for
Online wine, spirits & beer retailer
Ships alcohol across regions with differing legal ages and needs a defensible gate plus an audit trail for licensing and chargeback disputes, without forcing buyers onto a separate verification page.
Vape & CBD store operator
Sells high-scrutiny products where a cart checkbox is a compliance liability; needs hard underage blocking on specific SKUs while leaving unrestricted accessories ungated.
Compliance-conscious Shopify Plus brand
A larger merchant on Plus that wants checkout-native enforcement, document verification for high-risk orders, and an exportable log their legal and ops teams can rely on.
How Age & Identity Verification at Checkout Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Shopify Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout-native gate (Checkout UI Extension, no redirect) | Included | Partial support | Partial support | Not included |
| Conditional enforcement by product tag/collection/metafield + shipping region | Included | Included | Partial support | Not included |
| Third-party document/ID (KYC) verification with metafield write-back | Included | Included | Partial support | Not included |
| Server-side enforcement via orders/create webhook + Admin GraphQL | Included | Partial support | Not included | Not included |
| Exportable compliance audit log of every decision | Included | Partial support | Partial support | Not included |
| Built, installed, and tuned to your exact catalog by the vendor | Included | Partial support | Not included | Not included |
| Instant self-serve install with no build time | Not included | Not included | Included | Partial support |
| Fully customizable consent UI and legal copy | Included | Included | Partial support | Not included |
Frequently Asked Questions about Age & Identity Verification at Checkout
Is this an app I download instantly from the Shopify App Store?
No. This is build-to-order. ECOSIRE builds the app against your specific products, shipping regions, and compliance thresholds, then installs it on your store via OAuth. You're buying a custom-built and installed solution, not a self-serve App Store listing.
How long does delivery take after I purchase?
Typical delivery is about 5–10 business days for a standard age-gate configuration. Adding third-party document/ID (KYC) verification or complex multi-region rule sets can extend that. We confirm a firm timeline with you during scoping before any build work begins.
What ongoing support and updates do I get?
Each build includes a defined post-launch support window for fixes and minor rule adjustments. Because Shopify periodically updates Checkout Extensibility and Admin API versions, we offer ongoing maintenance to keep the extension compatible and your rules current — the terms are agreed in writing at scope time so there are no surprises.
Can it require government-ID or document verification, not just a date-of-birth prompt?
Yes. For higher-risk SKUs we integrate a third-party KYC/ID-verification provider (such as Persona or Veriff, or one you already use) through their API and write the pass/fail result to order metafields. The plain date-of-birth or self-attestation gate is also available where document checks aren't required.
What stops a buyer from bypassing the checkout gate with browser tricks?
Client-side checks alone can be tampered with, so we reinforce enforcement server-side. An orders/create webhook plus the Admin GraphQL API let the app detect an order that skipped verification and flag, hold, or cancel it, and every decision is recorded in the audit log.
Will it work on Shopify Plus and not break my checkout?
Yes. The gate is built as a Checkout UI Extension, which is Shopify's supported, checkout-integrity-safe way to add steps to checkout, including on Plus. It renders natively in the checkout flow rather than redirecting buyers to an external page.
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Age & Identity Verification at Checkout
A build-to-order Shopify app that enforces age and document-based identity checks at checkout for regulated products, blocks underage orders, and keeps a compliance audit log. Built, installed, and supported by ECOSIRE.
- Native age-gate rendered inside Shopify Checkout via a Checkout UI Extension (Plus-compatible), no redirect or external page
- Conditional enforcement keyed off product tags, collections, or metafields so only regulated SKUs are gated
- Country/region-aware rules that apply the correct minimum age per shipping destination
- Optional document/ID verification through a third-party KYC provider API (e.g. Persona, Veriff) with results stored in order metafields