EIN Document Verification

Learn how to run EIN document verification checks to validate business tax identification information

The EIN Document Verification check helps verify the authenticity of Employer Identification Number (EIN) documents and validates the business tax identification information. This guide explains how to run the check, what data to provide, and how to interpret the results.

Check ID

kyb.ein_document_verification

Overview

The check analyzes various aspects of EIN documents:

• Document authenticity and validity
• IRS document type verification
• EIN number validation
• Business name and address verification
• Document fraud detection

How the Check Works

1. Document Analysis

   • Extracts key information from EIN documents
   • Validates document structure and format
   • Verifies document authenticity
   • Identifies EIN, business name, and address

2. Information Verification

   • Cross-references extracted data with self-attested information
   • Validates business name matches
   • Confirms EIN number
   • Verifies business address

3. Visual Verification

   • Validates IRS logo presence and authenticity
   • Verifies form layout matches official IRS documents
   • Checks document type (CP-575, CP-575A, 147C, etc.)
   • Ensures document is authentic and unaltered

Document Requirements

The following information must be present in the EIN documents for it to be considered valid:

Valid IRS Documents

• Must be one of the following document types:
  • CP-575 Notice
  • CP-575A Notice
  • 147C Letter
  • IRS EIN Confirmation Letter

Required Information

• Employer Identification Number (EIN) in XX-XXXXXXX format
• Business Name
• Business Address
• Document/Statement Date
• IRS Logo and Official Layout
• Document must be from the IRS

Document Authenticity

• Must contain valid IRS logo
• Must match official IRS form layout
• Must be a genuine IRS document (not altered or fake)
• Must be properly formatted and structured

Check Configuration

The check can be configured with the following parameters:

enable_visual_verification · boolean · default: "true"

Whether to enable visual verification of documents.

enable_fraud_check · boolean · default: "true"

Whether to enable document fraud detection.

Example Configuration

{
  "enable_visual_verification": true,
  "enable_fraud_check": true
}

Running the Check

API Endpoint

POST https://api.parcha.ai/api/v1/startKYBAgentJob

Example Request

cURL

curl -X POST 'https://api.parcha.ai/api/v1/startKYBAgentJob' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
  "agent_key": "your-kyb-agent-key",
  "check_id": "kyb.ein_document_verification",
  "kyb_schema": {
    "id": "ein-check-001",
    "self_attested_data": {
      "business_name": "Parcha Labs Incorporated",
      "tin_number": "92-3265708",
      "ein_documents": [
        {
          "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/parcha-ai-public-assets/CP575Notice_Parcha.pdf",
          "file_name": "Parcha_EIN.pdf",
          "source_type": "file_url"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "check_args": {
    "enable_visual_verification": true,
    "enable_fraud_check": true
  },
  "webhook_url": "https://your-webhook.com/check-updates"
}'

Initial Response

{
  "id": "job-abc123",
  "status": "PENDING",
  "created_at": "2024-02-15T10:30:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-02-15T10:30:00Z",
  "agent_id": "your-agent-key",
  "input_payload": {
    // Original request payload
  }
}

Retrieving Check Results

Once the job is complete, retrieve the results using the job ID with the getJobByID endpoint. Make sure to include the include_check_results=true parameter to get the full check results.

GET https://api.parcha.ai/api/v1/getJobByID?job_id=job-abc123&include_check_results=true

Example Response

{
  "id": "check-12345-abcde",
  "status": "PENDING",
  "created_at": "2024-03-15T15:30:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-03-15T15:30:00Z",
  "agent_id": "your-agent-key",
  "input_payload": {
    "agent_key": "your-kyb-agent-key",
    "check_id": "kyb.ein_document_verification",
    "payload": {
      "id": "ein-check-001",
      "self_attested_data": {
        "business_name": "Parcha Labs Incorporated",
        "tin_number": "92-3265708",
        "ein_documents": [
          {
            "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/parcha-ai-public-assets/CP575Notice_Parcha.pdf",
            "file_name": "Parcha_EIN.pdf",
            "source_type": "file_url"
          }
        ]
      }
    },
    "check_args": {
      "enable_visual_verification": true,
      "enable_fraud_check": true
    },
    "webhook_url": "https://your-webhook.com/check-updates"
  }
}

Check Results

The check returns a detailed analysis of the EIN documents and verification results. For full details of the response structure, see the EIN Document Verification Result documentation.