IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Checkid
checkid.co.za
CheckID is a South African ID number validation service that offers free unlimited single web checks without sign-up, focusing on structural validation without storing ID data or querying government databases. It provides an API for automated validation and a mobile app for scanning and validating IDs and driver's licenses on Android devices.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 2, 2026
A good fit for
- South African businesses needing fast, private ID number validation.
Know the limitations
- Does not verify official identity or confirm registration with Home Affairs; only performs structural validation.
- Cannot identify the owner of an ID number or confirm if Home Affairs issued it.
What you can do
- Property management teams validate tenant and buyer ID numbers before property workflows.
- HR and recruitment teams catch incorrectly captured candidate ID numbers before payroll, screening, or onboarding.
Features
- Structural validation of South African ID numbers including format, checksum, date of birth, age, gender, and citizenship indicator.
- Free web checker for quick individual ID checks with instant results and no ID storage.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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A practical workflow
- Use the free web checker for quick manual ID validation without an account or sign-up.
- Use the Android mobile app to scan and validate ID and driver's license barcodes on mobile devices.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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