INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
33-3888 of Mitek  Systems,  Inc.  on Form S-8 of our reports  dated  November 1,
1996,  appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Mitek  Systems,  Inc. for
the year ended September 30, 1996.


Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Diego, California
November 19, 1996