Government

Modernize public records and citizen services — without compromising security

Nutrient helps government agencies and civic tech providers digitize document workflows with speed, accuracy, and compliance. Whether you’re streamlining internal records, enabling remote collaboration, or building public-facing services, our SDKs deliver what your teams need — securely and at scale.

Digitize paper-heavy processes

Convert legacy records into searchable, structured formats with OCR and extraction tools.

Secure citizen data at every step

Redact sensitive PII and enforce access controls that meet the highest security standards.

Enable remote-friendly review and approvals

Build collaboration and markup features into internal and citizen-facing applications.

Ensure compliance with long-term archiving standards

Preserve records with PDF/A conversion, audit trails, and accessibility support.

HOW WE HELP

Do more with government documents

DIGITIZATION AND RECORDS MODERNIZATION

Transform legacy documents into searchable, structured data

Digitize historical files and ongoing submissions with powerful OCR and extraction tools that feed into modern systems.


  • High-accuracy OCR with handwriting and multilingual support
  • Extract forms, tables, and fields from scanned records
  • Output-ready data for records management systems
  • Preprocessing for cleanup, contrast, and layout normalization
Document OCR and digitization interface

SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE

Protect sensitive data and maintain citizen trust

Ensure secure access to critical documents with built-in encryption, audit logs, and policy-based redaction workflows.

Granular access control

Apply role-based permissions to manage who sees what, across departments or agencies.

Encryption and sanitization

Protect documents with PDF encryption and automatic removal of hidden metadata.

Redaction at scale

Use pattern-based or AI-powered tools to remove sensitive information before internal or public distribution.

Audit-ready workflows

Track every action with built-in audit logs for compliance, review, or legal response.


PUBLIC-FACING COLLABORATION

Build citizen- and staff-friendly tools for interaction

Enable markup, form filling, and document sharing without leaving your secure app environment.


  • Embedded viewer with annotation and form support
  • Comment threads for feedback and collaboration
  • Responsive, accessible design for public portals
  • Configurable UI that matches your agency’s needs
Public collaboration interface with document viewer

LONG-TERM ARCHIVING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Comply with retention mandates and accessibility standards

Support WCAG, PDF/A, and records lifecycle requirements out of the box.

PDF/A for preservation

Convert documents for long-term archiving in compliance with federal and state records policies.

Accessible by design

Tag content, manage contrast, and enable reflow for WCAG-compliant, inclusive public access.

Verified digital signatures

Add cryptographic signatures that verify origin, protect integrity, and support legal approvals.

Redaction for public release

Remove personal or sensitive data to support FOIA, open data, and public information requests.

FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

Document security that meets government standards



PROVEN AT SCALE

Real teams. Real results. Real impact.

Nutrient helps government agencies and civic tech providers digitize citizen services, streamline document handling, and ensure compliance with security and accessibility mandates.


Digitized government forms for more than 1,000 municipalities with Nutrient’s embedded PDF viewer and editor, enabling citizens to view, fill, and submit official documents directly from web or mobile apps.


Renders multipage PDFs and signature tags with Nutrient, helping government entities and global enterprises manage high-volume document flows with speed, consistency, and compliance.


Governance portal trusted by 2,000+ boards in 30 countries embeds Nutrient Web SDK to enable in-portal annotations and cross-device continuity, achieving 80 percent user engagement.


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Frequently asked questions

Can Nutrient help modernize legacy paper records?

Yes. Nutrient’s OCR and data extraction tools are built for converting scanned, handwritten, or outdated documents into searchable PDFs or structured data. They support high-volume batch processing and multilingual content.

Is Nutrient secure enough for government use?

Absolutely. Our SDKs include role-based permissions, document encryption, redaction with audit trails, and PDF/A support. Nutrient is SOC 2 Type II-audited and trusted by agencies across healthcare, legal, and public services.

Does Nutrient support long-term archiving requirements?

Yes. Nutrient supports PDF/A-1, -2, and -3 conversion and ensures metadata integrity, making it easier to meet retention policies and FOIA-readiness requirements.

Can I customize the interface for my agency’s tools?

Definitely. Nutrient SDKs enable you to customize the UI to match your agency’s brand, workflow, or accessibility requirements — whether you’re building public portals or internal review tools.

Does Nutrient support citizen-facing applications?

Yes. Our SDKs are used in mobile apps and responsive web portals that enable citizens to view, complete, sign, and submit forms securely — without needing to download third-party tools.

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