Emirates ID Get Name API
Introduction
The Emirates ID Get Name API product provides a comprehensive solution for establishing that this Emirates ID belong to this person , offering several benefits and can be used for below purposes:
- Compliance
- Business Transactions
- Identification and Documentation
- Risk Management
- Government Oversight
- Fraud Prevention
The Emirates ID Get Name API product facilitates seamless and reliable validation of the ownership of Emirates ID , enabling organizations to ensure compliance, enhance risk management practices, prevent fraud, and support secure and trustworthy interactions. By leveraging this API, organizations can streamline their processes, improve data accuracy, and maintain the integrity of their operations in line with global standards.
What is an Emirates ID?
Emirates ID is an identity card issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. It is a legal requirement for all UAE citizens and residents to apply for one and carry it with them at all times. The Emirates ID is used:
- To get government services.
- To vote in the elections of Federal National Council.
- As a travel document for UAE citizens to travel within the GCC.
- As a document to pass immigration through the eGates and smart gates at several airports in the UAE.
Structure of Emirates ID
Each Emirates ID card has a unique 15 digit number which is divided into 4 parts. Here is what they mean:
- The 1st part is the same on all the cards and it represents UAE international code, which is 784.
- The 2nd part matches your year of birth.
- The 3rd part has 7 digits, which do not mean anything and are put together randomly by the system.
- The 4th part is just a 1 digit and it stands for a verification number, which could be a digit from 0 to 9.
The number of the ID is designed for each person and stays with that person forever. It cannot be changed or amended. Even if you stop being a UAE resident and leave the country, in case you come back after a few years to get your residency again, the number assigned to your card will be the same again.
Who can get an Emirates ID?
- UAE nationals
- GCC nationals residing in the UAE
- Expatriate residents.
Note:-
We strongly recommend using both Emirates ID Verification Prefill & Emirates ID Get Name APIs together.
Emirates ID Verification API will establish that the inputs provided like Emirates ID number, nationality & DOB are correct. Also, it will confirm the status & expiry date of Emirates ID.
Emirates ID Get Name API will confirm that this Emirates ID belongs to this person as we will fetch you the name of the emirates ID card holder. Please note that this API doesn't establish that all Emirates ID number, nationality & DOB are correct as per the physical issued emirates ID and the ID is active. We use a govt. source to fetch the name as per the 3 inputs and emirates ID number has to be correct as a basic requirement.
Coverage:
Approximately 65% to 70% of Emirates ID data is available for coverage in this API. Rest of the data is not available from the source itself.
API Applications
B2B (Business-to-Business) Applications:
- Background Checks : Background screening companies can integrate these APIs to verify the identity and background of individuals as part of pre-employment screening or tenant verification services.
- HR and Payroll: HR software providers can use these APIs to validate employee identity and personal information for payroll processing and compliance with labor laws.
- Insurance: Insurance companies can use these APIs for identity verification when underwriting policies, processing claims, and preventing insurance fraud.
- Legal Services: Law firms may use these APIs for client identity verification and conflict of interest checks.
- Education: Educational institutions can use these APIs to verify student identities during the admission process and ensure accurate academic records.
- Travel and Hospitality: Hotels and airlines can use these APIs to verify passenger identities during bookings, enhancing security and streamlining check-in processes.
- Government Agencies: Different government departments can use these APIs to share identity data securely for various purposes, such as immigration, law enforcement, or social services.
B2C (Business-to-Consumer) Applications:
- Identity Verification for Online Services: Online platforms and apps can use these APIs to verify the identity of users during account registration. Users can submit their Emirates ID details, and the platform can use the APIs to fetch and verify the user's information.
- Government Services: Government agencies can offer online services that require identity verification. Citizens can use their Emirates ID to access services such as applying for licenses, permits, or accessing personal records.
- E-commerce: E-commerce platforms can use these APIs to verify the identity of customers during the purchase process, enhancing security and preventing fraudulent transactions.
- Healthcare: Healthcare providers can use these APIs to verify patient identities, ensuring that medical records are accurate and that the right treatment is provided to the right person.
- Banking and Financial Services: Banks can utilize these APIs for customer identity verification during account opening, loan applications, and other financial transactions. This helps in compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.
API Details
Sample Request
curl --location 'https://api-preproduction.signzy.app/api/v3/uae-api/name-emirates-id-async' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: <token>' \
--data '{
"emiratesIdNumber": "784199453168392",
"dateOfBirth": "1994-09-11",
"currentNationality": "palau",
}'Request Body Parameters
Parameter | Data Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
emiratesidNumber | number | Yes | Required The Emirates ID which is to be verified. Emirates id should begin with ”784”. Next 4 parameters after 784 is year of birth. That should match to the year of birth entered in date of birth. |
dateOfBirth | string | Yes | Required Date of Birth of Emirates ID holder in yyyy-mm-dd format(mandatory). |
currentNationality | string | Yes | Required Current Nationality of user(must be available in the list of supported countries. Please check Emirates ID Verification Prefill document for supported countries). |
Sample Response
{
"result": {
"nameEnglish": "< Name in English >",
"nameArabic": "< Name in Arabic >",
"maskedMobileNumber": "< Masked mobile Number >"
}
}Response Body parameters
Parameter | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
nameEnglish | string | Name of ID card holder in English. |
nameArabic | string | Name of ID card holder in Arabic. |
maskedMobileNumber | string | Masked mobile number of ID card holder. |
Sample Error
{
"error": {
"name": "error",
"message": "Emirates ID number entered is not correct, please verify it once again.",
"reason": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
"type": "Bad Request",
"statusCode": "400"
}
}Error Response Parameters
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
error | This parameter contains the error. |
error.name | the error name. |
error.message | the error message. |
error.status | Status of the api |
error.reason | Reason for error |
error.type | Type of the error |
error.statusCode | Request Status code from Signzy |
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