Interpol Background Check

API Reference

Endpoint

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

Use this endpoint to search Interpol-linked criminal background information for a natural or legal person using documentType and documentNumber, or fullName alone. Successful responses return identity fields and match details when a record exists; the service is intended for secure, authorized law enforcement and security use cases.

Note: Dates (date of birth or expedition date) must be in dd/mm/yyyy format.

Headers

Name	Value
Content-Type	application/json
Authorization	Bearer <token>

Parameters

info

For the complete list of supported Document Types and their specific mandatory parameters, please visit the Document Types guide.

Name	Type	Required	Description
documentType	string	No	Document type that you want to request
documentNumber	string	No	Document number to consult, without spaces or points
fullName	string	No	Instead of documentType and documentNumber, you can pass the name directly of the person/business

Use Cases

• Criminal background verification: Hiring, security clearances, or legal compliance, including international records.
• Law enforcement: Authorized agencies screening against Interpol data.

Request

JavaScript

import axios from "axios";

const options = {
  method: "GET",
  url: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol",
  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);
}

Python

import http.client

conn = http.client.HTTPSConnection("api.verifik.co")

headers = {
    'Accept': "application/json",
    'Authorization': "JWT token"
}

conn.request("GET", "/v2/interpol?fullName=IVAN%20LUCIANO%20MARQUEZ%20MARIN%20ARANGO", headers=headers)

res = conn.getresponse()
data = res.read()

print(data.decode("utf-8"))

Swift

import Foundation

let headers = [
  "Accept": "application/json",
  "Authorization": "JWT token"
]

let request = NSMutableURLRequest(url: NSURL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol?fullName=IVAN%20LUCIANO%20MARQUEZ%20MARIN%20ARANGO")! as URL,
                                        cachePolicy: .useProtocolCachePolicy,
                                    timeoutInterval: 10.0)
request.httpMethod = "GET"
request.allHTTPHeaderFields = headers

let session = URLSession.shared
let dataTask = session.dataTask(with: request as URLRequest, completionHandler: { (data, response, error) -> Void in
  if (error != nil) {
    print(error as Any)
  } else {
    let httpResponse = response as? HTTPURLResponse
    print(httpResponse)
  }
})

dataTask.resume()

PHP

<?php

$client = new \GuzzleHttp\Client();

$response = $client->request('GET', 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol?fullName=IVAN LUCIANO MARQUEZ MARIN ARANGO', [
  'headers' => [
    'Accept' => 'application/json',
    'Authorization' => 'JWT token',
  ],
]);

echo $response->getBody();

Response

200 (Found)

{
  "data": {
    "documentType": "CC",
    "documentNumber": "19304877",
    "firstName": "IVAN LUCIANO MARQUEZ",
    "lastName": "MARIN ARANGO",
    "fullName": "IVAN LUCIANO MARQUEZ MARIN ARANGO",
    "arrayName": ["IVAN", "LUCIANO", "MARQUEZ", "MARIN", "ARANGO"],
    "foundInInterpol": true,
    "details": {
      "totalCards": "2",
      "cards": [
        {
          "arrestWarrants": [
            {
              "issuingCountryId": "CO",
              "charge": "ARTICULO 162.  - RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO \r\nARTICULO 135-6 - HOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA \r\nARTICULO 165 y 166 causal 3 - DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA"
            }
          ],
          "weight": "0",
          "languagesSpokenIds": ["SPA"],
          "height": "1.75",
          "sexId": "M",
          "countryOfBirthId": "CO",
          "distinguishingMarks": null,
          "eyesColorsId": null,
          "hairsId": null,
          "placeOfBirth": "FLORENCIA - CAQUETA"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "June 16, 2025 4:31 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "PHVXK"
}

200 (Not Found)

{
  "data": {
    "documentType": "CC",
    "documentNumber": "123456789",
    "firstName": "MATEO",
    "lastName": "VERIFIK",
    "fullName": "MATEO VERIFIK",
    "arrayName": ["MATEO", "VERIFIK"],
    "foundInInterpol": false,
    "details": {}
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "June 16, 2025 4:32 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "FX5TI"
}

404

{
  "code": "NotFound",
  "message": "Record not found."
}

409

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "missing documentType\n. missing documentNumber\n"
}

Notes

• This service accesses Interpol's database and is intended exclusively for authorized law enforcement and security agencies. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
• The data retrieved is highly sensitive and subject to international privacy and data protection laws. Handle with care and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Always verify the information with official Interpol channels or local authorities for critical decisions.
• Criminal background search across Interpol-linked records.
• Structured responses for integration; supports JavaScript, Python, PHP, and Swift examples above.