Verify ID in South AfricaInstantly

Run Home Affairs ID checks, AML/PEP screening, bank verification, CIPC checks, face match, consumer trace & vehicle lookups — all from one dashboard.

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POPIA & FICA Aligned

Free FICA Tools

Free to sign up. No contracts. Pay only per verification.

POPIA FICA KYC/AML SSL

B-BBEE Level 1

Results in Under 10s

Home Affairs Verified Data

API Ready

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How It Works

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ID + Photo Verification

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ID Number

Report Type

Home Affairs ID with Photo

10 credits

Prescribed Reason

Fraud Prevention

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All-in-one Platform

ID Verification & Background Checks

Real-time Home Affairs connectivity, global AML screening, and instant vehicle lookups — all in one dashboard.

Instant Activation

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No paperwork or manual onboarding

Add Credits

Secure checkout via Card, EFT or Ozow

Run Checks

Instant results with full PDF reports

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ID Verification

Official data verification for instant ID checks with biometric photo matching.

Consumer Tracing

Find addresses, contact numbers, and employment history instantly across SA.

AML/PEP Screening

Global sanctions and PEP screening covering 190+ countries and thousands of watchlists.

Bank Verification

Real-time account ownership verification across all major South African banks.

Vehicle Lookup

Number plate and VIN lookups with full ownership and police record status.

Enterprise API

Developer-first REST API with sub-10s response times and full white-label support.

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Avg Response

99.9%

Uptime SLA

Lvl 1

BBBEE Status

100%

Local Support

Enterprise-Grade Security

Our platform is built to exceed POPIA and FICA requirements, with 256-bit encryption for all sensitive data transfers.

POPIA CompliantFICA ReadyISO 27001 Aligned

Official Database Access

Verify SA IDs Directly with Home Affairs

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.

Real-time ValidationResults typically returned in under 10 seconds.

Biometric Photo MatchingConfidently match the individual to their official government photo.

Fraud DetectionFlag suspicious or invalid ID numbers at the source.

Vehicle Intelligence

Number Plate & VIN Lookup

Look up vehicle specifications by number plate or VIN. Get make, model, year, engine details, and technical specifications for vehicles in South Africa and 57+ countries.

Number Plate LookupVehicle specs from registration across 57+ countries.

VIN DecoderDecode 17-character VINs for manufacturing details.

Technical Specs OnlyDetailed manufacturing data — no personal ownership info.

Professional Reports

Verified, Audit-Ready Results

Get detailed, printable PDF reports for every verification — fully compliant with South African regulations.

Click any report to view the full sample

Bank Account Verification

Verify South African Bank Accountsin Real Time

Confirm bank account ownership, validate account details, and match identity across all major South African banks — FNB, Standard Bank, ABSA, Nedbank, Capitec, and more.

Identity & Name MatchingConfirm the account holder matches the ID number provided. Prevent fraud at the source.

All Major SA Banks SupportedFNB, Standard Bank, ABSA, Nedbank, Capitec, Investec, TymeBank, Discovery Bank, and more.

Account Status & Type ChecksVerify the account exists, is open, and accepts credits and debits before processing payments.

FICA & POPIA CompliantAll verifications are aligned with FICA regulations and POPIA data protection requirements.

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Instant

Results Immediately

10+

SA Banks Supported

100%

FICA Compliant

24/7

API Availability

Comprehensive Coverage

The Complete Verification Suite

From core identity checks to enterprise-level due diligence — everything in one high-performance platform.

Identity Verification

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

AML & Financial

Sanctions screening & bank account checks

AML/PEP/Sanctions

190+ countries

Bank Account Verification

All major SA banks

Business Verification

Company and director searches via CIPC

CIPC Company Match

Company registration

CIPC Director Search

Directorship lookup

Vehicle Lookups

SA and international vehicle verification

Number Plate Lookup

SA & 57 countries

VIN Lookup

Chassis number search

Face Match & Biometrics

Selfie verification and spoof detection

Face Match

Home Affairs

Face Match

Standard

Passive Liveness

Spoof detection

Compliance & Risk

Document authentication and risk signals

Document Authentication

Fraud detection

Risk Signals

Anomaly detection

Market Adoption

Trusted across industries

From startups to enterprises, businesses across South Africa rely on VerifyNow for secure onboarding.

E-commerce

Recruitment

Property

Motor Dealers

Professional Services

Global Platforms

How industries use VerifyNow

Industry	Primary Use Cases	Key Services
E-commerce	Seller verification, buyer onboarding, fraud prevention	ID VerificationAML/PEP
Recruitment	Pre-employment screening, candidate verification, reference checks	ID VerificationAML/PEP
Property	Tenant screening, lease applications, identity verification	ID VerificationAML/PEP
Motor Dealers	Buyer ID verification, vehicle spec lookup, number plate checks	ID VerificationVehicle Specs
Professional Services	Client onboarding, contractor verification, company checks	ID VerificationCIPC
Global Platforms	User onboarding, international AML screening, API integration	ID VerificationAML/PEPAPI

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Enterprise Trust

Enterprise-Grade Security & Reliability

99.9% Uptime SLA

Enterprise-level commitment to platform availability and consistent performance.

Global Infrastructure

Securely hosted on AWS and Cloudflare for world-class speed and redundancy.

Regulated Compliance

Strict adherence to POPIA and FICA regulations with privacy-first data handling.

Local Data Residency

All sensitive data is processed and stored within South African borders for total sovereignty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the VerifyNow platform and our verification services.

What types of verification do you offer?

We offer comprehensive verification services including SA ID verification with Home Affairs photo matching, driver's license checks, AML/PEP screening across 190+ countries, company verification via CIPC, vehicle verification, and document authentication with fraud risk signals.

How to verify ID in South Africa?

Simply enter the ID number in our dashboard or API. Our system automatically verifies it against the Department of Home Affairs database. You can also match photos and check for fraud signals in real-time. All verifications are POPIA and FICA compliant.

What documents can I verify?

You can verify SA ID Books, Smart ID Cards, Driver's Licenses, and Passports. We also support international documents from 190+ countries including residence permits and foreign IDs.

How fast are the results?

Most verifications return results in under 10 seconds. ID checks with Home Affairs typically complete in 3-5 seconds. All reports are available for instant PDF download.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. We are POPIA aligned and FICA compliant with enterprise-grade encryption. All data is processed and stored within South Africa to meet local data residency requirements.

How does pricing work?

We use a simple pay-as-you-go credit system. Buy credits upfront and use them for any service. No monthly subscriptions or lock-in contracts. Volume discounts are available.

Do you have an API?

Yes! We provide a comprehensive REST API with detailed documentation. Integrate verification directly into your onboarding flows, CRM, or back-office systems in minutes.

Can I verify companies?

Yes. Our company verification includes CIPC registration status, director and shareholder info, company history, and B-BBEE status. Ideal for KYB and vendor onboarding.

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Aliases:	J. MOYO, JOHN M. MOYO
Date of Birth:	1985-03-14
Countries:	ZA
Addresses:	Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Aliases:	JOHN MOYO
Date of Birth:	1978-09-22
Countries:	ZW
Addresses:	Harare, Zimbabwe

Aliases:	J. MOYO, JOHN M. MOYO
Date of Birth:	1985-03-14
Countries:	ZA
Addresses:	Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Aliases:	JOHN MOYO
Date of Birth:	1978-09-22
Countries:	ZW
Addresses:	Harare, Zimbabwe

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