Identity Verification in Peru

Verifik's Identity Verification API helps you authenticate Peruvian citizens using the National Identity Document (DNI). 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 & DNI: Supports Documento Nacional de Identidad (DNI).
• Personal Details: Returns date of birth, gender, civil status, and address.
• Identity Match: Confirms that the name provided matches the DNI 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/v3/pe/cedula

Headers

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

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
documentType	string	Yes	Document type. Allowed value: DNI.
documentNumber	string	Yes	Document number of the person to be queried.

Request

JavaScript

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v3/pe/cedula',
  params: {
    documentType: 'DNI',
    documentNumber: '1234567'
  },
  headers: {
    'Accept': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <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")
payload = ''
headers = {}
conn.request("GET", "/v3/pe/cedula?documentType=DNI&documentNumber=1234567", payload, headers)
res = conn.getresponse()
data = res.read()
print(data.decode("utf-8"))

PHP

<?php
require_once 'HTTP/Request2.php';
$request = new HTTP_Request2();
$request->setUrl('https://api.verifik.co/v3/pe/cedula?documentType=DNI&documentNumber=1234567');
$request->setMethod(HTTP_Request2::METHOD_GET);
$request->setConfig(array(
  'follow_redirects' => TRUE
));
try {
  $response = $request->send();
  if ($response->getStatus() == 200) {
    echo $response->getBody();
  }
  else {
    echo 'Unexpected HTTP status: ' . $response->getStatus() . ' ' .
    $response->getReasonPhrase();
  }
}
catch(HTTP_Request2_Exception $e) {
  echo 'Error: ' . $e->getMessage();
}
?>

Swift

var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v3/pe/cedula?documentType=DNI&documentNumber=1234567")!,timeoutInterval: Double.infinity)
request.httpMethod = "GET"

let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in
  guard let data = data else {
    print(String(describing: error))
    return
  }
  print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
}

task.resume()

Response

200

{
  "data": {
    "address": "CARACALLA",
    "arrayName": [
      "FELIPE",
      "TRUJILLO",
      "HERNANDEZ"
    ],
    "civilStatus": "SOLTERO",
    "dateOfBirth": "19-12-1995",
    "documentNumber": "71647369",
    "documentType": "DNI",
    "firstName": "FELIPE",
    "fullName": "FELIPE TRUJILLO HERNANDEZ",
    "lastName": "TRUJILLO HERNANDEZ",
    "sex": "M",
    "ubigeoReniec": "070101",
    "verificationDigit": "2"
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "April 16, 2025 2:43 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "FHBCC"
}

404

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

409 - Missing documentNumber

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

409 - Invalid documentNumber length

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "documentNumber maximum length: 8\n"
}

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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 Peruvian government sources (RENIEC) 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.