Identity Verification

Q: Which African countries are supported?

All 54 African countries are supported. Coverage depth varies — some countries have direct registry integrations while others use document-level verification.

Q: How long does a verification take?

Most verifications complete in under 3 seconds. Complex cases requiring manual review are flagged and typically resolved within minutes.

Q: What happens if a document is rejected?

A detailed rejection reason is returned via API. You can configure retry flows or route to manual review within your dashboard.

Q: Is the data stored?

Document images are processed and discarded by default. Extracted data is retained per your data retention policy and our NDPR/GDPR-compliant infrastructure.

Verify any African identity in seconds — not days.

VerifyAfrica's AI-driven identity verification engine supports national IDs, passports, driver's licences, and voter cards across all 54 African countries. Reduce fraud, meet KYC obligations, and onboard customers faster than ever.

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African Countries

99.2%

Accuracy Rate

<3s

Average Check Time

40+

Document Types

How It Works

From submission to decision in seconds

A transparent, auditable process designed for speed and compliance.

Document Capture

The user captures or uploads a government-issued ID. Our SDK supports camera capture, file upload, and NFC chip reading for e-passports.

AI Extraction & Validation

Our OCR and AI models extract data fields, detect tampering, check MRZ integrity, and cross-reference against issuing authority patterns.

Database Cross-Check

Extracted data is verified against national registry databases and government APIs where available, confirming the document is genuine and active.

Risk Score & Decision

A risk score is generated and a pass/fail/review decision is returned via API in under 3 seconds, with a full audit trail.

Capabilities

Everything included, out of the box

No stitching together multiple vendors. Every capability you need in a single API.

Multi-Document Support

National IDs, passports, driver's licences, voter cards, residence permits, and more.

MRZ & Barcode Reading

Machine-readable zone and barcode extraction for instant data parsing.

Tamper Detection

AI models detect photo substitution, font inconsistencies, and digital manipulation.

Registry Verification

Direct integration with national registries in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and more.

Pan-African Coverage

All 54 African countries supported with localised document templates.

REST API & SDK

Simple REST API and mobile SDKs for iOS and Android for fast integration.

Use Cases

Built for every industry in Africa

Trusted by fintechs, banks, iGaming operators, and more across the continent.

Fintech & Neobanks

Onboard customers compliantly in minutes, meeting CBN, BOG, and other central bank KYC requirements.

iGaming & Betting

Verify player age and identity to comply with gaming authority regulations across Africa.

FX & Remittance

Meet FATF travel rule requirements and verify senders/receivers for cross-border transfers.

Marketplaces

Build trust between buyers and sellers with verified identity badges.

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know about Identity Verification.