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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.didx.co.za/llms.txt

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What is didx:verify?

didx:verify is an identity verification and compliance API platform. It lets organisations verify the identity of individuals in real time using South African government data sources, biometric matching, and fraud prevention systems.

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Capabilities

Identity Verification

Verify RSA IDs and refugee documents against the Department of Home Affairs (DHA)

Biometrics

Face comparison and liveness detection to confirm a person is who they claim to be

Compliance & Screening

AML screening, PEP checks, sanctions lists, and SAFPS fraud lookups

Financial Verification

Verify bank accounts and driver’s licences

Document Validation

OCR-based validation of physical ID documents and passports with authenticity checks

Enterprise

CIPC company and director lookups, proof of address, and remote enrolment workflows

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Base URL

All API requests are made to: 
https://citizen.uat.securecitizen.cloud

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Authentication

All endpoints require OAuth2 authentication using the sc-citizen scope. See Authentication for details.

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Data Sources

didx:verify integrates with the following authoritative South African data sources:
SourceDescription
DHA / NPRDepartment of Home Affairs, National Population Register
HANISHome Affairs National Identification System (biometric photos)
NIISNational Immigration Information System (refugee records)
SAFPSSouth African Fraud Prevention Service
CIPCCompanies and Intellectual Property Commission
All processing of personal information through didx:verify requires documented consent from the subject, in compliance with POPIA and applicable data protection legislation. Every request requires ConsentReceived: true.