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POST
Run KYC Check
The Run KYC Check endpoint screens an entity against multiple risk databases including sanctions lists, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) records, and adverse media sources. Results are returned immediately for completed checks, or asynchronously if adverse media screening is still processing.

Endpoint

Request

Headers

Body Parameters

Example

Response

200 OK — Completed

When results are immediately available, the response includes the full KYC result with risk level, PEP findings, sanctions matches, adverse media, and social media profiles.

400 Bad Request

401 Unauthorized

Authorizations

x-access-token
string
header
required

Your Adhere API secret key

Body

application/json
entity_name
string
required
Example:

"John Doe"

entity_type
enum<string>
Available options:
person,
company,
business,
organization
sources
string

Comma-separated sources, e.g. "Sanctions, PEPs"

continuous_monitoring
boolean
default:false

Response

KYC check initiated or completed