Business Verification in United States

Verifik's Business Verification API helps you authenticate US companies using official government data from SEC EDGAR. It's designed to streamline your KYB (Know Your Business) processes, prevent fraud, and ensure you meet all regulatory requirements effortlessly.

We built this integration for businesses that need a fast, secure, and automated way to confirm the legitimacy of companies, partners, or vendors.

What does this API validate?

Our API connects directly with official SEC EDGAR records to validate:

• Company Name & Information: Supports US company lookups by business name.
• Business Information: Returns company name, CIK, EIN, addresses, entity type, exchanges, tickers, SIC codes, and more.
• Company Match: Confirms that the company information matches official SEC records.

By verifying these details, you can be confident that the company you're dealing with is legitimate and properly registered, significantly lowering the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance.

API Reference

Endpoint

https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/company

Headers

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

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
business	string	Yes	Full or partial company name.

Request

Node.js

import axios from "axios";

const { data } = await axios.post(
  "https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/company",
  { business: "APPLE INC" },
  { headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.VERIFIK_TOKEN}` } }
);
console.log(data);

Python

import os, requests

url = "https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/company"
headers = {"Content-Type": "application/json", "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.getenv('VERIFIK_TOKEN')}"}
payload = {"business": "APPLE INC"}
r = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(r.json())

Response

200

{
  "data": {
    "addresses": {
      "mailing": {
        "street1": "ONE APPLE PARK WAY",
        "street2": null,
        "city": "CUPERTINO",
        "stateOrCountry": "CA",
        "zipCode": "95014",
        "stateOrCountryDescription": "CA",
        "isForeignLocation": 0,
        "foreignStateTerritory": null,
        "country": null,
        "countryCode": null
      },
      "business": {
        "street1": "ONE APPLE PARK WAY",
        "street2": null,
        "city": "CUPERTINO",
        "stateOrCountry": "CA",
        "zipCode": "95014",
        "stateOrCountryDescription": "CA",
        "isForeignLocation": null,
        "foreignStateTerritory": null,
        "country": null,
        "countryCode": null
      }
    },
    "categor": "Large accelerated filer",
    "cik": "0000320193",
    "description": "",
    "ein": "942404110",
    "entityType": "operating",
    "exchanges": [
      "Nasdaq"
    ],
    "fiscalYearEnd": "0927",
    "flags": "",
    "formerNames": [
      {
        "name": "APPLE INC",
        "from": "2007-01-10T05:00:00.000Z",
        "to": "2019-08-05T04:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "name": "APPLE COMPUTER INC",
        "from": "1994-01-26T05:00:00.000Z",
        "to": "2007-01-04T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "name": "APPLE COMPUTER INC/ FA",
        "from": "1997-07-28T04:00:00.000Z",
        "to": "1997-07-28T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ],
    "investorWebsite": "",
    "name": "Apple Inc.",
    "phone": "(408) 996-1010",
    "sic": "3571",
    "sicDescription": "Electronic Computers",
    "stateOfIncorporation": "CA",
    "stateOfIncorporationDescription": "CA",
    "tickers": [
      "AAPL"
    ],
    "website": "",
    "business": "APPLE INC"
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "October 10, 2025 5:45 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "N2A12"
}

404

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

409

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "missing business\n"
}

500

{
  "code": "InternalServerError",
  "message": "Server error."
}

Notes

• Use precise names for better match quality; partial names are accepted but may return multiple results.

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Common Use Cases

• B2B Onboarding: Verify companies instantly during partner or vendor registration.
• Financial Services: Authenticate businesses before opening accounts or processing transactions.
• Compliance & Due Diligence: Validate company information as part of your KYC/KYB workflows.
• E-commerce & Marketplaces: Confirm business legitimacy before allowing companies to sell on your platform.

Official Sources & Reliability

We connect directly with official SEC EDGAR sources to ensure you receive verified, up-to-the-minute information. Every query is handled with strict adherence to security and regulatory standards.

Key Benefits

• Automated Compliance: Streamline your KYB checks to prevent fraud without adding friction for your business partners.
• Instant Results: Process verifications in seconds, perfect for real-time business onboarding.
• Trusted Data: Rely on data sourced directly from official SEC records.
• Easy Integration: Connect easily via our REST API or use our compatible SDKs.

Compliance & Security

We prioritize the safety of your data. Verifik uses advanced encryption (HTTPS/TLS 1.3) and strict privacy management standards to ensure confidentiality. Our service is monitored 24/7 for availability and offers role-based access controls to keep your team's access secure.

About Verifik

Verifik is a leading platform for identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention across Latin America, North America, and beyond. Our APIs automate KYC, KYB, AML, and biometric validation processes, connecting businesses with official data sources in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, United States, and beyond.