Voter ID Verification API
Verify a voter ID (EPIC) number against electoral records and get the holder's details.
Request
Response{ "error": false, "status": "SUCCESS", "data": { "verification_status": "…", "holder_name_and_demographic_details": "…", "issued_document_data": "…" }}
Illustrative example. Exact parameters are listed in your dashboard docs.
How it works
What you send and what you get back
Run digital KYC on government-issued identity documents. Verify voter IDs and passports, and fetch consented documents from DigiLocker for a fully paperless, regulator-friendly onboarding journey.
You send
- Document number
- Name / DOB where required
- Customer consent for DigiLocker
You get back
- Verification status
- Holder name and demographic details
- Issued document data
Why Shadoweye
Built for production from day one
Real-time results
Responses come back in milliseconds, so the check fits inline in your signup or approval flow.
Clean, consistent JSON
Every Shadoweye API returns the same response envelope. Parse it once and reuse it everywhere.
One key for every API
Use the same API key for the Voter ID Verification API and every other API in the catalogue. No extra contracts.
Pay per call
Calls are charged from your prepaid wallet. No monthly fee and no minimum commitment.
Secure by default
All traffic runs over HTTPS and every request is authenticated with your secret key.
Full audit trail
Every call and deduction is recorded in your dashboard ledger for reconciliation and audits.
Use cases
Where teams use the Voter ID Verification API
Digital onboarding
Verify customers remotely without branch visits.
Regulated KYC
Support KYC requirements for lending, broking and insurance.
Identity assurance
Confirm documents are genuine and match the applicant.
Re-KYC
Refresh existing customer records on a schedule.
Get started
Go live in four steps
Create your account
Sign up and get a live API key from your Shadoweye dashboard.
Add funds
Top up your prepaid wallet securely with UPI, card or net banking.
Test it live
Try the Voter ID Verification API with real data in the Live Tester before you write code.
Call the API
Send a POST request with your key in the X-Shadoweye-Api-Key header and use the JSON response.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Voter ID Verification API?
Verify a voter ID (EPIC) number against electoral records and get the holder's details. It is part of the Shadoweye Customer KYC APIs family and is available through a single REST API key.
What do I need to send to the Voter ID Verification API?
Typical inputs are: Document number; Name / DOB where required; Customer consent for DigiLocker. The exact parameters for this API are listed in your dashboard documentation.
What does the Voter ID Verification API return?
You receive a JSON response that typically includes: Verification status; Holder name and demographic details; Issued document data.
How much does the Voter ID Verification API cost?
Calls are charged per request from your prepaid Shadoweye wallet at the rate shown in your dashboard. There are no monthly fees or minimum commitments.
How do I get started?
Create a free account, add funds to your wallet, copy your API key and test the API in the Live Tester. Most teams go live the same day.
Is my data secure?
All requests use HTTPS, are authenticated with your secret API key and are recorded in your audit ledger. Only send personal data you are permitted to process, with the customer's consent where required.
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