Identity verification is a critical part of doing business in Paraguay. Banks, fintech companies, telecom providers, e-commerce platforms, and government portals need a fast, accurate, and secure way to verify citizens’ identities. Manual checks can be slow, prone to errors, and increase the risk of fraud. Verifik’s Paraguay CIC validation API simplifies the process by allowing businesses to verify the Cédula de Identidad Civil (CIC) of Paraguayan citizens and residents instantly, thereby improving customer onboarding and operational efficiency.
What is a CIC in Paraguay?
The CIC (Cédula de Identidad Civil) is Paraguay’s official national identity card. It is issued to all citizens and serves as the primary identification document in government, banking, and commercial transactions.
Validating a CIC is crucial for any business that needs to securely verify the identities of its Paraguayan users. This validation ensures customer data is accurate, reduces the risk of fraud, and helps organizations remain compliant with KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations.
Challenges of Manual CIC Verification
Manual CIC verification has several limitations:
- Slow processes: Checking each CIC manually delays onboarding.
- Human error: Mistakes can occur when verifying document numbers or names.
- Fraud risk: Manual verification increases the chance of accepting fake identities.
- Operational inefficiency: Resources are spent on repetitive checks instead of strategic tasks.
Automating CIC validation resolves these challenges by providing real-time, reliable, and accurate identity verification.
Introducing Verifik’s Paraguay CIC Verification API
Verifik offers a ready-to-use API to automate identity verification for Paraguay. The API allows businesses to validate CIC numbers quickly by checking the provided CIC document number and returns key identity fields, including:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Full Name
- Verification Status (valid/invalid)
With a secure infrastructure and reliable response system, the API ensures businesses can integrate CIC verification directly into their systems without compromising on speed or data protection.
Key Features of the Paraguay CIC API by Verifik
- Fast Verification: Get identity results in real-time to accelerate onboarding.
- High Accuracy: Data is cross-checked with official Paraguayan records.
- Secure Access: Requires a Bearer token for safe API access.
- Developer-Friendly: Integrates easily with Node.js and Python.
How Verifik’s CIC Validation API Works
- Send a GET request to: https://api.verifik.co/v2/py/cic.
- Include the CIC number (documentNumber) without separators.
- Use your Bearer token in the Authorization header for secure access.
- Receive a JSON response containing verified identity details and a Verifik digital signature.
This straightforward process allows developers to integrate CIC validation into existing systems seamlessly and automate identity verification workflows.
Get Started With Paraguay CIC API by Verifik Today!
Integrating Verifik’s Paraguay CIC validation API is simple. Developers can quickly connect to the API using Node.js or Python, while businesses benefit from faster onboarding, higher accuracy, and reduced fraud risk.
Start verifying Paraguayan identities instantly with Verifik’s CIC validation API. Contact us today to get started!
