# Documents AI/Verification: Recency/Effective Detection Check

> Configure the Recency/Effective Detection Check to reject documents older than a set window, 90 days by default and 365 recommended for KYB templates.

Source: https://help.withpersona.com/articles/33Fwf26bO4YWhp0k0RJaoP/
Section: Verifications > Features > Configurations

## Overview

**Recency/Effective Detection Check** for Document Verifications helps determine whether a submitted document is recent enough to be considered valid. This is especially useful for time-sensitive document types, such as proof of address, where older documents may not meet compliance or business requirements.

This check is configurable, allowing you to define what counts as “recent” based on your specific use case.

## Configure Recency/Effective Check

1.  Navigate to the Dashboard, and click on **Inquiries > Templates** (or **Verifications > Templates**).
2.  Find and select an Inquiry template with Document AI, or **Create** a new template.
3.  In the top right, click **Configure**.

![inquiries-configure](https://assets.withpersona.com/f_auto,q_auto/help-center/articles/verifications/inquiries-configure.png)

4.  In the left navigation, click **Document AI**.

![documentai](https://assets.withpersona.com/f_auto,q_auto/help-center/articles/verifications/documentai.png)

5.  Scroll down to **Verification Checks**, or click **Verification Checks** in the left navigation to locate **Recency/Effective Detection**.

![validitychecks](https://assets.withpersona.com/f_auto,q_auto/help-center/articles/verifications/validitychecks.png)

6.  Check the box under **Enable**.

![recency-effective](https://assets.withpersona.com/f_auto,q_auto/help-center/articles/verifications/recency-effective.png)

7.  Update the text box to define the number of days that qualify a document as recent. The default is 90 days.

ℹ️ Note: For templates configured for KYB (Know Your Business) documents, Persona recommends a
365-day recency window rather than the 90-day default, since documents like registration
certificates and articles of incorporation aren't reissued frequently. If your template's recency
setting is unset or below 365 days, a guidance banner recommending 365 days appears in the
Document AI configuration panel.

8.  Check the box under **Required** if the entire verification should fail when this check is not passed.

Required Verification checks affect whether a Verification attempt passes or fails. Every required
check must pass in order for a Verification attempt to pass.

Non-required Verification checks do not affect whether a Verification attempt passes or fails.

Learn more about Enabling and Disabling Verification check
<a href="/articles/MBqBUj2HlXY34i5SJIRaz/">here</a>.

9.  Click **Save** on the top right.

## Why Recency/Effective Checks are important

Recency/Effective Checks are critical when you need to ensure that:

- Documents reflect up-to-date information (e.g. recent bills, bank statements).
- You meet regulatory requirements that specify a valid issue window for documents.
- Fraud risk is reduced by rejecting outdated or recycled documents.

With configurable settings, Persona gives you control over what’s considered “recent” based on your organizational needs.

## Plans Explained

We're here to chat through your specific needs. Feel free to reach out to your Customer Success Manager or [contact the Persona support team](https://app.withpersona.com/dashboard/contact-us).

### Recency/Effective Detection Check by plan

|                                   | **Startup Program** | **Essential Plan** | **Growth Plan** | **Enterprise Plan** |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | ------------------- |
| Recency/Effective Detection Check | Not Available       | Available          | Available       | Available           |

[Learn more about pricing and plans](https://withpersona.com/pricing?utm_source=product&utm_medium=referral&utm_audience=a&utm_campaign=cm_gen_ds_hc-plan-table).