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Address Verification

Address Verification Across Documents, Data, and location Signals

One platform for Proof of Address, Docless address verification, address validation and geolocation risk signals. Built to improve pass rates, cut manual review and meet compliance requirements.

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The World's Largest Identity Network

99.3%
Pass Rate
<3s
Docless Checks
250+
Countries & Territories
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Trusted By 2000+ Clients Worldwide
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Docless Verification Modes

Run the right address Verification check for the right user

Proof of Address verification flow with upload, photo and video capture options

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Address Verification Software Capabilities & Integrations

Global Coverage for Maximum Pass Rates

Global Document Readiness

Extracts addresses from address-bearing documents across formats and scripts, so you don’t have to maintain country-by-country templates.

Global Document Readiness

Layout-Aware Extraction

Reads the document like a human would, separating the customer’s address from issuer/branch addresses and other noise to reduce false rejects.

Layout-Aware Extraction

Address Decomposition

Converts messy, free-form addresses into structured fields (street, unit, city, region, postcode) so downstream systems don’t break.

Address Decomposition

Fuzzy Matching

Prevents good users from failing due to small typos or keying errors (e.g., Street/St., minor misspellings).

Fuzzy Matching
Global Document Readiness Layout-Aware Extraction Address Decomposition Fuzzy Matching

Stronger Evidence, Fewer Manual Checks

Forensic Document Analysis

500+ ML detectors per document. EXIF metadata analysis, PDF modification tracing, and AI-generated document detection. Flags forged, edited, and synthetic address documents before they reach review.

Forensic Document Analysis

Context-Aware Extraction

Separates the customer's address from issuer, branch, and institutional addresses on the same document. Reduces false rejects from layout noise.

Context-Aware Extraction

Policy Engine

Configure document recency, accepted types, and issue-date thresholds per jurisdiction. Rules update without code changes.

Policy Engine

Device Intelligence & Geolocation Verification

Correlates address checks with device fingerprint, VPN/proxy detection, and emulator flags. Velocity monitoring detects address reuse across new accounts. Triggers step-up automatically.

Device & Session Signals
Forensic Document Analysis Context-Aware Extraction Policy Engine Device & Session Signals
Built for compliance: Go live in minutes with our flexible API and lightweight SDKs

Seamless Integrations, Powerful Results

Build fully customizable verification flows with seamless backend integration.

  • Gain full control by customising verification flows end-to-end.
  • Integrate seamlessly with your backend for quick implementation.
  • Design flexible verification journeys tailored to your users.
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RESTful API integration mock — Python requests block for Shufti address verification endpoint

Launch a native verification experience inside your iOS or Android app within minutes.

  • Launch native verification within minutes on iOS or Android.
  • Use ready-made UI with camera, capture, and real-time feedback.
  • Customise flows to fit seamlessly into your mobile app.
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Lightweight SDK mock — mobile screen with camera capture and verification status

With KYC Journey Builder, design personalised verification journeys without writing a single line of code.

  • Customise your journey effortlessly with drag-and-drop functionality.
  • Instantly preview how your verification flow looks for your users.
  • Easily connect with Hosted Verification for a consistent, branded experience.
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Journey Builder mock — drag-and-drop visual flow editor for verification journeys

Run Shufti within your own infrastructure for maximum data control and privacy.

  • Keep all sensitive information in-house to meet strict governance and residency requirements.
  • Maintain full data sovereignty with secure, isolated processing.
  • Deploy in highly regulated sectors without compromising compliance.
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Adapt to any regulated use case

Where Address Verification Fits

Secure Your Ecosystem from Fraud

Verify buyers and sellers to reduce scams and counterfeit listings. Improve trust by validating identities, addresses, and payment data across the marketplace.

Don't just take our word for it, hear from our customers

The Confidence Our Clients Share

The future of digital identity is defined by trust, interoperability, and regulatory alignment, so our partnership with Shufti reinforces DevCode Identity's commitment to supporting our global customers with the most secure, best-in-class, compliants identity verification solutions available today.

Combining our Conversion Driven Compliance Orchestration Platform with Shufti's global KYC and IDV capabilities allows our customers not only to navigate complex regulatory demands but also to maintain a seamless customer onboarding experience with the highest achievable conversion rates.

Mark Knighton
Chief Global Development Officer - Global Alliances, DevCode

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Shufti's address verification different from a basic OCR check?

OCR extracts text. Shufti runs 500+ forensic detectors per page: sensor-noise analysis, layout anomaly scoring, handwritten text recognition, linguistic parsers, and metadata cross-referencing. Fraud patterns that first-generation OCR misses surface as structured evidence.

What’s the difference between Proof of Address Verification and Address Validation?

Proof of Address verifies the document is genuine and matches the user’s declared address, whereas Address Validation checks global databases in real time to confirm the address physically exists and is a deliverable location.

Can I verify an address without asking users to upload Proof of Address documents?

Yes, Docless Address Verification confirms residency using trusted data sources in supported markets in under 3 seconds, and you can automatically step up to document-based Proof of Address when coverage or confidence is low.

How do you reduce drop-offs during onboarding?

Use a cascading workflow: start with docless checks for speed, then request a document only for edge cases or higher-risk users so most users complete verification without friction.

What documents do you support for Proof of Address?

We support any address-bearing documents (e.g., utility bills, bank statements, tax letters, government correspondence) across global languages and formats without relying on brittle, country-by-country templates.

How does Shufti detect forged or tampered Proof of Address documents?

Our forensic checks look for manipulation signals (e.g., pixel edits, suspicious artifacts, metadata inconsistencies) and validate extracted data against the user’s input to reduce “clean-looking” fraud.

What does the Geolocation Risk Signal do?

It adds session context by flagging location anomalies and spoofing tools like VPN/proxy helping you detect jurisdiction evasion, and higher-risk behavior without adding user steps.

How do we build "Cascading Workflows" without heavy coding?

Our no-code Journey Builder lets you drag and drop logic to orchestrate the suite. You can configure the system to attempt a Docless check first and auto-route to Document Proof of Address if it fails, all from the dashboard without rewriting code.

Can we customize rules for compliance and risk appetite?

Yes. Configure policy controls like document recency, accepted document types, and matching strictness (including multi-source logic for docless checks) to align with your compliance requirements and fraud strategy.

Stop Choosing Between Conversion and Compliance

You don't need just an address checker. You need an intelligent verification suite that adapts to your user's risk profile. Stop losing money to fraud and failed deliveries today.