🌎FBI Background Check

Service for querying criminal records with the FBI.

Endpoint

https://api.verifik.co/v2/fbi

This API enables businesses and organizations to verify whether an individual or document appears in the FBI database. By providing a document type, document number, or full name, users can retrieve information about the individual, including their full name, first name, and last name, if a match is found. This service is ideal for verifying the authenticity of documents and conducting detailed identity checks as part of compliance, security, or regulatory processes.

Use Cases

  • Identity Verification: Ensure that documents presented by individuals are valid and consistent with FBI records.

  • Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements by conducting thorough background checks on individuals involved in sensitive transactions.

  • Fraud Prevention: Protect your business by verifying individuals' identities before establishing relationships or processing critical operations.

Headers

Name
Value

Content-Type

application/json

Authorization

Bearer <token>

Query via Document

Name
Type
Required
Description

documentType

String

False

The document type that you want to request.

documentNumber

String

False

Document number to consult, without spaces or points.

Query via Full Name

Name
Type
Required
Description

fullName

String

False

Instead of documentType and documentNumber, you can pass the name directly of the person/business.

Request

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/fbi',
  params: {documentType: 'CC', documentNumber: '80251972'},
  headers: {
    Accept: 'application/json',
    Authorization: 'jwt <tu_token>'
  }
};

try {
  const { data } = await axios.request(options);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

Response

{
  "data": {
    "documentType": "CC",
    "documentNumber": "80251972",
    "fullName": "WILVER VILLEGAS PALOMINO",
    "firstName": "WILVER",
    "lastName": "VILLEGAS PALOMINO",
    "arrayName": [
      "WILVER",
      "VILLEGAS",
      "PALOMINO"
    ],
    "foundInFBI": true,
    "urlFBI": "<https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cei/wilver-villegas-palomino->"
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "June 28, 2022 12:36 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  }
}

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