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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.
Results typically returned in under 10 seconds.
Confidently match the individual to their official government photo.
Flag suspicious or invalid ID numbers at the source.
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.
Vehicle specs from registration across 57+ countries.
Decode 17-character VINs for manufacturing details.
Detailed manufacturing data - no personal ownership info.
VerifyNow helps teams run ID verification services, ID validation service checks, Home Affairs ID checks, face match, AML/PEP screening, bank verification and CIPC checks from one pay-as-you-go platform.
Use the dashboard for manual checks or the API for onboarding flows that need fast South African ID verification with consent records and audit-ready results.
Check a 13-digit SA ID against Home Affairs records and return registered identity details.
Confirm whether the ID exists, whether the person is alive, and whether the details match.
Support customer due diligence, consent capture, audit trails and risk-based onboarding.
Run single checks, operational batches, or integrate identity verification into your own product.
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Pay as you go with our transparent pricing. No monthly subscriptions.
Enter details and get official results in under 10 seconds.
VerifyNow provides South African identity and verification checks through its dashboard and API. Choose a service by the evidence your workflow requires and review its price before running it. Teams that need screening throughout a customer relationship can use the licensed ongoing AML API.
| Check | Use it for | Starter price |
|---|---|---|
| SA ID Verification | Basic identity information from the submitted South African ID number. | See pricing |
| ID + Photo (Real-Time) | Home Affairs identity details and an official photo where available. | See pricing |
Prices are in rand at Starter and include VAT. See the pricing page for volume tiers.
The PAIA manual lists Urban Luxury Brands (Pty) Ltd, registration 2007/013732/07, the Information Officer and a link to the registration certificate. The privacy policy explains processing and contact details.
Yes. VerifyNow AML supports enrolment and ongoing rescreening through an annual licensed API. Initial enrolment uses AML/PEP credits; same-subject rescreens use zero credits within the active licence limits. Your integration requests rescreens on dataset-change signals or RMCP review dates.
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Short answers to the questions people ask before choosing an ID, KYC, API, or compliance workflow.
VerifyNow covers South African ID verification, Home Affairs ID photo checks, Standard KYC Bundles, face match, document verification, AML/PEP screening, bank account verification, CIPC company checks, marital and deceased status checks, licence verification, vehicle lookup, consumer/person trace, phone trace, Africa verification, API integration, white label, and custom development.
Register, add credits, then run South Africa ID Verification or Home Affairs ID Verification from the dashboard or API. For stronger onboarding, pair the ID check with face match, document verification, AML/PEP screening, or the Standard KYC Bundle.
VerifyNow uses pay-as-you-go credits. Buy credits upfront, choose the service you need, and the service cost is deducted from your balance. Higher-volume, API, white-label, and enterprise use cases can be scoped separately.
Yes. VerifyNow supports dashboard checks, REST API integration, white-label deployment, and custom development for onboarding flows, CRMs, internal tools, portals, and high-volume verification operations.
VerifyNow is built for POPIA-aware and FICA-supporting workflows with consent-led processing, access controls, audit-friendly records, and compliance resources. Your business still needs a lawful basis and the right internal compliance process for each check.
Yes. VerifyNow supports CIPC company and director checks plus South African bank account verification for onboarding, supplier review, KYB, payout checks, payroll, refunds, and fraud prevention.
No. Vehicle lookup is for vehicle specification and registration-context checks such as make, model, year, colour, VIN, and technical details where available. It does not expose private owner names, personal owner details, finance status, accident history, or driver information.
VerifyNow can support identity, company, bank, AML, document, trace, licence, vehicle, and onboarding workflows. Specialist items such as B-BBEE certificate validation, tax compliance confirmation, criminal record results, qualification verification, and final lending decisions should be separately scoped or verified through the relevant authorised source.
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