> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zenoo.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Check Types > Complete registry of verification check codes, execution methods, and status lifecycle. # Check Types Every verification Zenoo performs is composed of individual checks. Each check has a unique code, a method of execution, and a status lifecycle. The `checks_summary.checks[]` array in the [compliance report](/data-model/compliance-report) references these types. ## Identity Checks Verify an individual's identity through document scanning, biometrics, and database lookups. | Code | Name | Method | Description | | --------------- | ---------------------- | ------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `IDV_DOCUMENT` | Identity Document | API | Government ID scanning with OCR extraction. Supports passports, national ID cards, and driving licences. Returns extracted name, DOB, expiry, and gender | | `IDV_BIOMETRIC` | Biometric Verification | API | Selfie capture with liveness detection and face matching against the document photo. Detects spoofing attempts (photos of photos, masks, screen recordings) | | `IDV_DATABASE` | Database Verification | API | Name, date of birth, and address validation against official databases (electoral roll, credit bureau, government records) | | `IDV_ADDRESS` | Address Verification | API | Address validation and geocoding against postal reference databases. Returns match level: full, partial, or none | | `IDV_PHONE` | Phone Verification | API | Phone number verification including carrier lookup, line type detection (mobile, landline, VoIP), and OTP validation | | `IDV_EMAIL` | Email Verification | API | Email deliverability check, disposable email detection, and fraud risk scoring | ## Screening Checks Screen entities against global PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and watchlist databases. | Code | Name | Method | Description | | ------------------- | ------------------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `SCR_PEP` | PEP Screening | API | Screens against Politically Exposed Person databases. Returns match score, PEP class (1-4), positions held, and known associates | | `SCR_SANCTIONS` | Sanctions Screening | API | Screens against OFAC SDN, EU, UN, and UK HMT consolidated sanctions lists. Any hit requires immediate escalation | | `SCR_ADVERSE_MEDIA` | Adverse Media | API | Screens against negative news databases covering financial crime, fraud, terrorism, and money laundering. Returns article titles, URLs, and snippets | | `SCR_WATCHLIST` | Watchlist Screening | API | Screens against law enforcement databases including Interpol, FBI, and national fugitive lists | ## Company Checks Verify company identity and extract corporate structure from official registries. | Code | Name | Method | Description | | ------------------ | ---------------------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `KYB_REGISTRATION` | Company Registration | API | Verifies the company against the official registry. Returns legal name, status, incorporation date, registered address, and SIC codes | | `KYB_DIRECTORS` | Directors Verification | API | Extracts and verifies the current directors from the company registry. Each director is automatically screened for PEP/sanctions | | `KYB_UBO` | UBO Verification | API | Extracts beneficial owners (shareholders with significant control) from the company registry. Each UBO is automatically screened | ## Financial Checks Verify financial standing and source of funds/wealth. | Code | Name | Method | Description | | ------------------ | ------------------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `FIN_CREDIT` | Credit Check | API | Credit history verification against credit bureau records | | `FIN_BANK_ACCOUNT` | Bank Account Verification | Document | Bank statement upload and verification. Confirms account ownership and recent transaction activity | | `FIN_SOF` | Source of Funds | Document | Source of funds documentation review. Required for high-value transactions or high-risk entities | | `FIN_SOW` | Source of Wealth | Document | Source of wealth documentation review. Required for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) | ## Check Status Lifecycle Every check moves through a defined status lifecycle: ``` Pending -> Queued -> In Progress -> Complete -> Failed -> Waived -> Cancelled -> Reused ``` | Status | Description | | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `Pending` | Check has been created but not yet queued for execution | | `Queued` | Check is queued and waiting for execution | | `In Progress` | Check is actively running against the provider | | `Awaiting Document` | Check requires a document upload before it can proceed | | `Awaiting Client` | Check requires user interaction (e.g., Person Verification journey completion) | | `Complete` | Check finished successfully with a result | | `Failed` | Check could not be completed (provider error, timeout, invalid data) | | `Waived` | Check was manually waived by a compliance analyst | | `Cancelled` | Check was cancelled before execution | | `Reused` | A valid result from a previous verification was applied instead of re-executing | | `Retry Scheduled` | Check failed with a transient error and is scheduled for automatic retry | ## Check Categories Checks are grouped into five categories for reporting and risk assessment: | Category | Check Codes | Description | | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Identity** | `IDV_DOCUMENT`, `IDV_BIOMETRIC`, `IDV_DATABASE`, `IDV_ADDRESS`, `IDV_PHONE`, `IDV_EMAIL` | Individual identity verification | | **Screening** | `SCR_PEP`, `SCR_SANCTIONS`, `SCR_ADVERSE_MEDIA`, `SCR_WATCHLIST` | PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening | | **Company** | `KYB_REGISTRATION`, `KYB_DIRECTORS`, `KYB_UBO` | Company registry verification | | **Financial** | `FIN_CREDIT`, `FIN_BANK_ACCOUNT`, `FIN_SOF`, `FIN_SOW` | Financial standing and source of funds | | **EDD** | Varies | Enhanced Due Diligence checks triggered by high-risk assessment | ## Execution Methods | Method | Description | User Interaction | | ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | | **API** | Executed automatically via provider API. No user action needed | None | | **Document** | Requires document upload (bank statement, proof of funds) | Document upload | | **Manual** | Requires manual review by a compliance analyst | Analyst review | | **Hybrid** | Combines API execution with manual review for edge cases | Varies | | **Webhook** | Results received via webhook callback from an external provider | None | API checks execute automatically when the verification is initiated. Document checks wait for the required document to be uploaded. Manual checks are assigned to compliance analysts for review.