Identity Verification in Chile

Verifik's Identity Verification API helps you authenticate Chilean citizens using the Unique National Role (RUN). It's designed to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) 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 true identity of users, employees, or customers.

What does this API validate?

Our API connects directly with official records to validate:

• Full Name & RUN/RUT: Supports Rol Único Nacional (RUN) or Rol Único Tributario (RUT). These are two terms for the same identification number used in Chile.
• Identity Match: Confirms that the name provided matches the RUN/RUT number.

By verifying these details, you can be confident that the person you're dealing with is real and holds a valid document, significantly lowering the risk of impersonation and fraud.

API Reference

Endpoint

https://api.verifik.co/v2/cl/cedula

Headers

Name	Value
Accept	application/json
Authorization	Bearer <token>

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
documentType	string	Yes	Allowed values: RUN or RUT. Both refer to the same identification number.
documentNumber	string	Yes	RUN/RUT value without spaces or separators.

Request

Node.js

import axios from "axios";

const { data } = await axios.get("https://api.verifik.co/v2/cl/cedula", {
  params: { documentType: "RUN", documentNumber: "212957739" },
  headers: { Accept: "application/json", Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.VERIFIK_TOKEN}` },
});
console.log(data);

Python

import os, requests

url = "https://api.verifik.co/v2/cl/cedula"
headers = {"Accept": "application/json", "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.getenv('VERIFIK_TOKEN')}"}
params = {"documentType": "RUN", "documentNumber": "212957739"}
r = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
print(r.json())

Response

200

{
  "data": {
    "documentType": "RUN",
    "documentNumber": "212957739",
    "firstName": "Carlos",
    "lastName": "Rodríguez",
    "fullName": "Carlos Rodríguez",
    "status": "valid"
  },
  "signature": {"message": "Certified by Verifik.co", "dateTime": "January 16, 2024 3:44 PM"},
  "id": "CL001"
}

400

{
  "message": "Invalid RUN number",
  "code": "INVALID_RUN"
}

Notes

• Provide RUN/RUT without spaces or separators.
• RUN vs RUT: In Chile, RUN (Rol Único Nacional) and RUT (Rol Único Tributario) are two terms that refer to the same identification number. The Chilean government uses both terms interchangeably:
• RUN is the term used by the Civil Registry (Registro Civil) for personal identification
• RUT is the term used by the Internal Revenue Service (Servicio de Impuestos Internos) for tax purposes
• Both terms identify the same unique number assigned to Chilean citizens and residents. You can use either RUN or RUT as the documentType parameter - both will work identically.

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Common Use Cases

• Fintech & Banking: Verify identities instantly during account opening or loan applications.
• E-commerce & Delivery: Authenticate users and couriers before they become active on your platform.
• HR & Recruitment: Validate candidate documents as part of your hiring workflow.
• Insurance & Healthcare: Confirm identities before issuing policies or providing medical benefits.

Official Sources & Reliability

We connect directly with official Chilean government sources (Registro Civil) 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 KYC checks to prevent fraud without adding friction for your users.
• Instant Results: Process verifications in seconds, perfect for real-time digital onboarding.
• Trusted Data: Rely on data sourced directly from official 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. Our APIs automate KYC, KYB, AML, and biometric validation processes, connecting businesses with official data sources in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, and beyond.