Dojah Address Verification API
Maps & Geo · Identity & KYC
Dojah Address Verification API is a specialized endpoint within the broader Dojah identity verification platform, enabling Nigerian businesses to validate customer addresses programmatically and in real time. Part of a comprehensive KYC ecosystem that also includes BVN verification, NIN lookup, and document checks, the Address Verification API allows fintechs, lenders, e-commerce platforms, and logistics companies to confirm that submitted addresses are legitimate Nigerian locations reducing fraud, improving delivery success rates, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Dojah Address Verification API Highlights
Dojah offers an end-to-end KYC and identity platform tailored for African onboarding with support for NIN, BVN, driver licenses, and international passports.
API Key
Sandbox: unlimited testing; Production: rate limits per plan tier
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
South Africa
UgandaDojah Address Verification API is best for:
Nigerian fintechs, lenders, and e-commerce platforms needing address verification for KYC compliance and fraud prevention
- Free sandbox for testing
- Paid production plans priced per verification
- Volume discounts available for fintechs and enterprises
Dojah Address Verification API Core Features & Capabilities
Required Access Documents for Dojah Address Verification API
- API KeyRequiredRequired for all API calls; obtain from the Dojah developer dashboard after registration
- Address DetailsRequiredFull Nigerian address including street, LGA, state, and postal code for verification
Different Dojah Address Verification API use cases
- KYC Address Verification for Fintechs:Verify customer home and business addresses during onboarding for CBN-regulated fintechs, digital banks, and lenders ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer requirements and reducing identity fraud risk.
- E-Commerce Fraud Prevention:Validate billing and shipping addresses at checkout to detect fraudulent orders on Nigerian marketplaces and online stores, reducing chargebacks and delivery failures caused by fake or incorrect addresses.
- Logistics Pre-Dispatch Validation:Confirm that delivery addresses are valid Nigerian locations before dispatching riders or couriers, reducing failed deliveries, wasted fuel costs, and customer refund requests for last-mile logistics companies.