Verify Now - Identity Verification Platform
Verify anyone's identity against Home Affairs in seconds. Run background checks, AML/PEP, consumer trace, vehicle lookups, credit reports, and compliance screening — all from one dashboard.
Trusted by thousands of South African businesses.
ID checks, credit scores, vehicle lookups & more — fast, secure, FICA compliant
Direct Home Affairs connection for instant ID checks with photo matching
Find addresses, contacts, and employment history instantly
Global watchlist coverage across 190+ countries
Express scores and bank verification via major bureaus
RESTful API with sub-10s response times. White-label available.
POPIA, FICA, and KYC-ready from day one. Enterprise-grade security.
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Real-time ID verification with photo matching from the official government database
Verify South African ID numbers instantly against the national population register. Our direct connection provides real-time validation with biometric photo matching, offering the highest level of assurance.
Get detailed, printable reports for ID verification, credit scores, company checks, and more
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From core identity checks to enterprise-level due diligence — everything in one platform
Verify SA IDs, licences, and documents
ID + Photo (Standard)
Cached verification
ID + Photo (Enhanced)
Real-time Home Affairs
Face Match
Selfie to ID photo
Document Authenticate
OCR & liveness
Driver's Licence Authenticate
African ID Verification
Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana & more
Consumer tracing, AML screening, and employment checks
Consumer Trace
Full history
Credit Score
Express score & risk
Employment History
Trace by Phone
Find person by number
AML/PEP/Sanctions
190+ countries
Company and director searches via CIPC
CIPC Company Match
Company registration
CIPC Director Search
Directorship lookup
SA and international vehicle verification
Number Plate Lookup
SA & 57 countries
VIN Lookup
Chassis number search
Selfie verification and spoof detection
Face Match
Home Affairs
Face Match
Standard
Passive Liveness
Spoof detection
Document authentication and risk signals
Document Authentication
Fraud detection
Risk Signals
Anomaly detection
Get comprehensive background information with a single ID lookup. Our consumer trace reports reveal employment history, contact numbers, and residential addresses.
Employment History
Past employers and positions
Phone History
Known contact numbers
Address History
Previous residential addresses
Enter any South African number plate and instantly retrieve comprehensive vehicle information. Perfect for dealerships, insurers, and fleet managers.
From startups to enterprises, businesses across South Africa rely on VerifyNow
| Industry | Primary Use Cases |
|---|---|
Financial Services | Customer onboarding, loan applications, FICA compliance, fraud prevention |
Recruitment | Pre-employment screening, background checks, reference verification |
Property | Tenant screening, lease applications, affordability checks |
Motor Dealers | Vehicle sales verification, buyer ID checks, vehicle history lookup |
Insurance | Policy applications, claims verification, fraud detection |
Global Platforms | User onboarding, KYC compliance, international AML screening |
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A commitment to platform availability with our SLA.
World-class infrastructure for security and performance.
Built-in compliance and data protection by design.
Meeting local data residency requirements.
Everything you need to know about VerifyNow
We offer comprehensive verification services including SA ID verification with Home Affairs photo matching, driver's license checks, AML/PEP screening across 190+ countries, consumer tracing (addresses, contacts, employment), company verification via CIPC, credit checks, and document authentication with fraud risk signals.
Verifying ID in South Africa is simple with VerifyNow. Simply enter the ID number. Our system automatically verifies the ID against the Department of Home Affairs database. You can also match the photo with the presented ID, and automatically check for fraud or document tampering signals. You can verify IDs through our web dashboard, API, or partner integrations. All verifications are POPIA and FICA compliant.
In South Africa, you can verify South African ID Book (green bar-coded), Smart ID Card, Driver's License Card, and Passport. All documents are verified against official government sources including Home Affairs for ID verification with photo matching. We also support international documents from 190+ countries for passport, ID card, driver's license, and residence permit verification.
Most verifications return results in under 10 seconds. ID checks with Home Affairs typically complete in 3-5 seconds. Some services like comprehensive background checks may take slightly longer depending on the depth of information requested.
Absolutely. We're POPIA aligned and FICA compliant with enterprise-grade encryption. Our infrastructure is hosted securely with HTTPS encryption throughout. All data is processed and stored in South Africa to meet local data residency requirements.
We use a simple pay-as-you-go credit system. Buy credits upfront and use them for any verification service. No monthly subscriptions or lock-in contracts. Volume discounts are available for high-usage customers. Check our pricing page for current rates.
Yes. We offer credit checks through major bureaus including TransUnion, XDS, and Experian. You can get express credit scores, full credit reports, and bank verification. All credit checks require consumer consent and are POPIA compliant.
ID verification in South Africa is fast with VerifyNow. Standard ID checks against Home Affairs typically complete in under 10 seconds. This includes verification of the ID number, name matching, photo comparison, and fraud risk assessment. Results are delivered instantly through our dashboard or API, allowing you to verify customers in real-time during onboarding.
Yes! We provide a comprehensive REST API with detailed documentation. Integrate verification directly into your onboarding flows, CRM, or back-office systems. We also offer pre-built partner integrations and can support custom webhook configurations.
Yes. Our company verification includes CIPC registration status, director and shareholder information, company history, and B-BBEE status. Ideal for vendor onboarding, due diligence, and KYB (Know Your Business) requirements.
Consumer tracing helps you locate individuals by finding current and historical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, employment history, and linked associates. Commonly used by debt collectors, legal firms, and HR departments for background screening.
Yes. Our AML/PEP screening covers 190+ countries with comprehensive sanctions list coverage. We also offer international number plate lookups across 57 countries. Perfect for businesses operating across borders or onboarding foreign nationals.
Employment verification confirms a candidate's work history including employer names, job titles, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving. We contact previous employers directly or use ITC records. Ideal for HR departments and recruitment agencies doing pre-employment screening.
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