> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://legacy-docs.usesmileid.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://legacy-docs.usesmileid.com/integration-options/server-to-server/python/products/business-verification.md). # Business Verification Required Class: **ID Api Class or Business Verification Class** ## Running Business Verification on Python 1. Get your Smile ID `Partner ID` 2. Get your API Key (take note of the environment you are running the job in) 3. Get the business information from your users 4. Submit the Job to Smile ID 5. Interpret your results ### Get your Partner ID You can find your Partner ID in the menu list when logged into [the portal](https://portal.usesmileid.com/partner/dashboard). ![](/files/5bAEvct4lkb2MvYp3h3I) ### Get your API Key Your api key is in the developer section of [the portal.](https://portal.usesmileid.com/api-key) * Click on the **Generate New API Key** button * Copy your api key (ensure you are in the right environment) ![Generate a new API Key](/files/5de0FSBPKuA9KoRJZ0Gj) ![Copy your API Key](/files/GUr0iFqBeWmWdAmCfph2) ### Get the business information from your users To submit a Business Verification KYC job you need the business information of your business. Depending on the id type you are attempting to query, the required information varies. For the comprehensive list of required information for each id type, check the page dedicated to each id type in the [KYB Supported Countries](/supported-id-types/for-individuals-kyc/backed-by-id-authority/supported-countries.md) section of the docs. ### Submit the Job to Smile ID You can copy the sample code below and edit with your partner and job details. ```python from smile_id_core.BusinessVerification import BusinessVerification from smile_id_core import ServerError # Initialize Values partner_id = ""; # login to the Smile ID portal to view your partner id api_key = ""; # copy your API key from the Smile ID portal sid_server = <0 or 1>; # Use 0 for the sandbox server, use 1 for production server connection = BusinessVerification(partner_id, api_key, sid_server) # Create required tracking parameters partner_params = { "user_id": "", "job_id": "", "job_type": 7, } # Create ID info id_info = { "country": "<2-letter country code>", # "id_type": "", "id_number": "", # "business_type": "", # bn | co | it NOTE: This is only required for # `BUSINESS_REGISTRATION` in Nigeria (NG) "postal_address": "<4 or 5 digit postal address>", # NOTE: This is only required for # `BUSINESS_REGISTRATION` in Kenya (KE) "postal_code": "<5 digit postal code>", # NOTE: This is only required for # `BUSINESS_REGISTRATION` in Kenya (KE) } # Submit the Job try: response = connection.submit_job(partner_params, id_info_params) except ValueError: # some of your params entered for a job are not valid or missing print("handle ValueError") except ServerError: # Server returned an error print("handle ServerError") ``` **Example Response Body** Your response will return a JSON String containing the below: ```json { "SmileJobID": "0000020855", "PartnerParams": { "job_id": "job-40fcd3aa-68ad-4b03-84c3-3a59c7a4ebcd", "user_id": "user-f193ac26-0ff7-4f8a-a841-4a79cd7a311a", "job_type": 7 }, "ResultText": "Business Verified", "ResultCode": "1012", "Actions": { "Verify_Business": "Verified", "Return_Business_Info": "Returned" }, "company_information": { "company_type": "PRIVATE_COMPANY_LIMITED_BY_SHARES", "country": "Nigeria", "address": "22, Ojora Close, Victoria Island, Lagos", "registration_number": "0000000", "search_number": "0000000", "authorized_shared_capital": "10000000", "industry": "Technology Solutions Company", "tax_id": "N/A", "registration_date": "2016-01-28T16:06:22.003+00:00", "phone": "08000000000", "legal_name": "SMILE IDENTITY NIGERIA LIMITED", "state": "LAGOS", "email": "smile@usesmileid.com", "status": "ACTIVE" }, "fiduciaries": [ { "name": "Company X", "fiduciary_type": "SECRETARY_COMPANY", "address": "22, Ojora Close, Victoria Island, Lagos", "registration_number": "000000", "status": "N/A" } ], "proprietors": [], "documents": { "search_certificate": "" }, "directors": [ { "shareholdings": "100000", "id_number": "A000000", "address": "22, Ojora Close, Victoria Island, Lagos", "occupation": "CEO", "gender": "MALE", "nationality": "Nigerian", "date_of_birth": "2000-09-20", "name": "Joe Doe Leo", "id_type": "Passport", "phone_number": "0123456789" } ] } ``` ### Interpret your Results You can read more about result codes and responses in the [Business Verification](/products/for-businesses-kyb/business-verification.md) section of the docs. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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