Secure South African ID Validation & API.
The privacy-focussed First Line of Defense against fake IDs and typos. Instantly verify SA ID numbers for compliance. Zero data storage. 5-minute API integration.
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We serve Financial Services, Education, Professional Services & more.
We help you prevent fraud risk with instant South African ID validation for your business.
Our tool quickly checks ID number validity, revealing gender, age, and citizenship status—all processed directly on your device with zero data storage.
4.6k+ monthly active users
Disclaimer: This site has no ties with the South African Department of Home Affairs. We can't answer questions related to ID applications or status.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pricing
Start with 10 free verifications. No credit card required.
Free Plan
- Instant verifications
- Secure and Private
- 10 free verifications
- Easy to upgrade later
- No credit card needed
- No bulk validation
Individual
- Instant verifications
- 100 verifications per month
- Monthly reset
- Secure and Private
- Live chat support
- Easy to upgrade later
- No bulk validation
ProfessionalMost Popular
🔥 Join 500+ SA businesses automating ID checks
- Everything in Individual
- Unlimited number of verifications per month
- Commercial API AccessBuild our API verification into your own software with unlimited usage. See our 5-minute integration guide.
- Bulk ID validation via API
- Bulk validation (web interface)Validate multiple ID numbers at once using our web interface. Paste text containing multiple IDs and get instant results.
- Invite your team of 5Create a team with up to 5 people who can all use your plan
- 99.9% API uptime guarantee
- Priority Support
Our system performs thorough checks to ensure ID number validity according to South African standards.
Integrate in 5 minutes with our simple API.
await fetch(
`https://api.checkid.co.za/.../${id}`,
{ headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer KEY' }}
)Full API docs · 5-min tutorial
Your data is protected with industry-standard end-to-end encryption & never stored on our servers. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Why Check ID SA?
We provide a privacy-first, ultra-fast validation layer for South African businesses.
Zero Data Storage
We never store the ID numbers you check. Validations happen in real-time and data is instantly discarded, making you 100% POPIA compliant.
Instant Format Check
Immediately catch typos, fake IDs, and invalid formats before they enter your system. Faster and more cost-effective than full identity bureaus.
API-First Integration
Built for developers. Integrate ID validation into your onboarding flow in under 5 minutes with our simple REST API and clear documentation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- You get instant ID number validation, just like you see above 👆🏻.
You get 10 free South African ID validations.
Individual subscriptions offer the exact same functionality but with unlimited number of validations per day.
Professional subscriptions offer the same functionality plus API access for integration and team management for up to 5 people.
You will see:
✅ Is this a real ID number?
✅ Birth date
✅ Age
✅ Gender
✅ Citizenship
We can't tell you:
❌ Who an ID number belongs to
❌ Give any personal details
❌ Tell you the status of your own ID - Free Plan:
- 10 lifetime ID verifications
- Perfect for testing or occasional use
- No credit card required
Individual Plan (R99/month):- 100 ID verifications per month
- Monthly token reset
- Live chat support
- Ideal for small businesses and departments
Professional Plan (R299/month):- Unlimited ID verifications
- Commercial API access - integrate into your software
- Bulk validation via API
- Team management - invite up to 5 team members
- Priority support
- Perfect for healthcare providers, financial services, and tech companies
- Absolutely. In fact, its encouraged!
Please sign in and you'll get 10 free validations!
If you need more than that you can subscribe to a plan - it's that easy! - Yes! Our Professional plan is designed for businesses and teams. You can invite up to five team members, get commercial API access, and priority support. Please see pricing for more details.
- Yes we do! Our API helps businesses easily do ID verification checks right in their own software. See the developers guide to get started! Check out our 5-minute integration tutorial for a quick start.
We support sign in with email & password or sign in with Gmail.
- The free plan should show you exactly what you're getting before you subscribe, so you won't be in a situation where the product is not what you expected. Paid subscriptions are recurring but can be cancelled at any time. Even so, you can always contact us to discuss any issues you might be having.
Industry Solutions
Tailored ID validation for every sector in South Africa.
Property Management
Bulk tenant screening and buyer verification for estate agents and property managers.
Learn MoreHealthcare Providers
POPIA-compliant patient verification for hospitals, clinics, and medical practices.
Learn MoreBetting & Gaming
Instant age verification and KYC compliance for online betting platforms and sportsbooks.
Get StartedHR & Recruitment
Verify candidate ID numbers instantly during the application and onboarding process.
Learn MoreFinancial Services
Reduce KYC friction with instant ID format validation for digital banking and fintech.
Learn MoreReady to Scale?
Try 10 free verifications today. No credit card required. API access available on all pro plans.
Reduce fraud risk, validate input and save time
🚀 Trusted by HR departments, universities, accountants, and many more South African businesses