> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL. > For a complete documentation index, see https://docs.withpersona.com/2021-05-14/api-reference/verifications/llms.txt. > For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://docs.withpersona.com/_mcp/server. # Verifications > Use the Verifications API to evaluate identity claims with configurable checks. To verify a set of inputs from an individual, a Verification object is created. A Verification enables an Organization to answer “Is this person who they claim to be?” with a focus on verifying digital transactions. The verification process is accomplished through the generation and processing of [Checks](/verification-checks) against the information provided by the individual. The collective process of mixing and matching verifications to achieve sufficient assurance that an individual is indeed who they claim to be is often called [identity proofing](https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/identity_proofing). The goal of identity proofing is often tying digital identities to physical identities. An Inquiry contains one or more verifications. The attributes available for any given verification depends on its type. Each inquiry’s relationships field lists the IDs of all associated verifications. To authenticate when fetching photo URLs, pass the same Authorization header. Verifications change statuses as the individual progresses through the flow. Check for the following statuses to monitor progress and find completed results. | Verification Status | Description | | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Initiated | Verification has started, claimed information can now be sent and saved to the server for verification | | Confirmed | Verification has been confirmed. This is a status specific to PhoneNumber verifications where they have verified a confirmation code that was entered. | | Submitted | Verification has been submitted, the claimed information is frozen and the server will process the verification | | Passed | Verification has passed. The required checks have passed and the information is verified | | Requires Retry | Verification requires a resubmission. The checks could not be fully processed due to issues with the submitted information | | Failed | Verification has failed. Some or all of the required checks have failed and verification has failed | > Use the Verifications API to evaluate identity claims with configurable checks. ## Docs - [AAMVA Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/aamva-verifications.md): Verify US driver's license data against AAMVA's Driver's License Data Verification service. - [eCBSV Database Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/ecbsv-database-verifications.md): Verify a US Social Security number, name, and birthdate against SSA records. - [Phone Carrier Database Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/phone-carrier-database-verifications.md): Verify user data against records held by major US phone carriers. - [Serpro Database Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/serpro-database-verifications.md): Verify user data against Brazil's Serpro databases. - [TIN Database Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/tin-database-verifications.md): Verify a US taxpayer identification number against IRS records. - [Database Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-verifications.md): Verify user data against authoritative or issuing databases. - [Database Standard Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-standard-verifications.md): Verify user data against non-authoritative databases. - [Document Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/document-verifications.md): Verify identity claims using supporting documents such as utility bills or bank statements. - [Email Address Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/email-address-verifications.md): Verify that a user controls their claimed email address. - [Government ID Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/government-id-verifications.md): Verify the authenticity of a government-issued identity document. - [Government ID NFC Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/government-id-nfc-verifications.md): Verify a supported government ID by reading its NFC chip. - [Phone Number Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/phone-number-verifications.md): Verify that a user controls their claimed phone number. - [Selfie Verifications](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/selfie-verifications.md): Verify that a live person is present and compare their face with an identity document. ## API Docs - Verifications [Retrieve a Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/retrieve-a-verification.md) - Verifications [Redact a Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/redact-a-verification.md) - Verifications [Print Verification PDF](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/print-a-verification-as-pdf.md) - AAMVA Verifications [Retrieve an AAMVA Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/aamva-verifications/retrieve-an-aamva-verification.md) - eCBSV Database Verifications [Retrieve an eCBSV Database Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/ecbsv-database-verifications/retrieve-an-ecbsv-database-verification.md) - Phone Carrier Database Verifications [Retrieve a Phone Carrier Database Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/phone-carrier-database-verifications/retrieve-a-phone-carrier-database-verification.md) - Serpro Database Verifications [Retrieve a Serpro Database Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/serpro-database-verifications/retrieve-a-serpro-database-verification.md) - Tin Database Verifications [Retrieve a TIN Database Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/tin-database-verifications/retrieve-a-tin-database-verification.md) - Database Verifications [Retrieve a Database Business Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-verifications/retrieve-a-database-business-verification.md) - Database Verifications [Retrieve a Database Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-verifications/retrieve-a-database-verification.md) - Database Standard Verifications [Retrieve a Database Standard Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-standard-verifications/retrieve-a-database-standard-verification.md) - Database Business Verifications [Create a Database Business Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-business-verifications/create-a-database-business-verification.md) - Database Business Verifications [Update a Database Business Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-business-verifications/update-a-database-business-verification.md) - Database Business Verifications [Submit a Database Business Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/database-business-verifications/submit-a-database-business-verification.md) - Document Verifications [Retrieve a Document Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/document-verifications/retrieve-a-document-verification.md) - Email Address Verifications [Retrieve an Email Address Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/email-address-verifications/retrieve-a-email-address-verification.md) - Government ID Verifications [Retrieve a Government ID Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/government-id-verifications/retrieve-a-government-id-verification.md) - Government ID NFC Verifications [Retrieve a Government ID NFC Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/government-id-nfc-verifications/retrieve-a-government-id-nfc-verification.md) - Phone Number Verifications [Retrieve a Phone Number Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/phone-number-verifications/retrieve-a-phone-number-verification.md) - Selfie Verifications [Retrieve a Selfie Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/selfie-verifications/retrieve-a-selfie-verification.md) - Verifications [Investigation Lock a Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/investigation-lock-a-verification.md) - Verifications [Investigation Unlock a Verification](https://docs.withpersona.com/api-reference/verifications/investigation-unlock-a-verification.md) ## OpenAPI Specification The raw OpenAPI 3.1 specification for this API is available at: - [OpenAPI JSON](https://docs.withpersona.com/2021-05-14/api-reference/verifications/openapi.json) - [OpenAPI YAML](https://docs.withpersona.com/2021-05-14/api-reference/verifications/openapi.yaml)