Proof of address verification
On this page, you will learn how to verify a person’s proof of address through the API.
The Proof of Address Verification service enables you to verify a French document proving a natural person's address, such as a utility bill or official notice, by analyzing its content, particularly any embedded 2D-DOC data and visual/textual consistency.
How it works
The verification process is straightforward and consists of the following steps:
- Submit the document via the API.
- Receive the verification results once the document is analyzed. The response is available either via a webhook or by calling a dedicated endpoint.
What is checked
When a proof of address document is submitted, the verification performs the following checks:
- 2D-DOC extraction & matching
If the document includes a 2D-DOC (a type of secure QR code), we extract its contents (e.g., name, address) and compare them to the information on the document. - Query param matching
If the user provides values such as first name, last name, and address, the verification will match these against the information found on the document. - Document type recognition
The verification automatically detects and validates whether the uploaded file is one of the accepted document types:- Electricity and gas certificate or bill
- Water bill
- Telephone and internet bill
- Income tax, property, and housing notice (avis d'imposition, taxe foncière ou taxe d'habitation).
- Document date retrieval
If available, the system will extract and return the issuance date of the document.
👉 To ensure the best results, please refer to our guide on how to initiate a new proof of address verification.
Updated 22 days ago